Chest tightness; Chest pressure; Chest discomfort
References
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Review Date: 05/23/2011
Reviewed By: Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division
of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington
Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve,
MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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