pharmacotherapy

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

The following are differential diagnoses of cardiac pain-ordered into cardiac and noncardiac conditions: In bold, the most common adult differential diagnoses; in square brackets [children, adolescents], the most common child and adolescent differential diagnoses. A. Cardiac disease (approximately 30% of all cases) Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Acute aortic syndrome (AAS): clinical pictures that can lead to rupture … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Auscultation (listening) of the heart [due todifferential diagnoses: Angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the region of the heart). Aortic aneurysm – … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Examination

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Highly sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) or troponin I (hs-cTnI) – for suspected myocardial infarction (heart attack). D-dimers – for suspected thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending … Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Test and Diagnosis

Inhalation Therapy

In inhalation, certain substances are atomized and inhaled using a special inhalation device (e.g., nebulizer). Saline solutions, medications, or essential oils are inhaled. Inhalation therapy is primarily used for: Moistening of the respiratory tract Loosening of secretions and liquefaction of bronchial secretions. Solution of cramps (spasmolysis) of the bronchial muscles. Relieve swelling and inflammation of … Inhalation Therapy