How does your differential compare with the experts?
Is there any additional testing (i.e., lab, imaging, etc.) you would perform at this time?
Experts’ DDX:
- Acute MI (myocardial infarction)
- Pulmonary embolus
- Pneumothorax
- Pneumonia/pleuritis
- Cardiac tamponade
- CHF/CHF exacerbation
- Pericarditis
- Lung malignancy
- COPD/COPD exacerbation
- Rib Fracture
- Costochondritis
- Aortic dissection
- Boerhave’s (ruptured esophagus)
- Esophagitis/reflux
- Gastritis