Atypical Chest Pain Mismanaged in the ED
This case study was made available to MIEC through our partnership with CRICO. It was written by Jennifer Clair MacCready, CRICO Description A 50-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest at home following discharge from the Emergency Department (ED). Key Lessons Poor communication regarding test results for ED patients can lead to adverse outcomes Recognizing high-risk situations, e.g., a patient whose condition worsens while being evaluated, affords providers an opportunity to reconsider their findings Clinical Sequence A healthy 50-year-old woman presented to the ED with atypical chest pain. The patient reported some family history of cardiac disease (uncle with coronary artery disease)....
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