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Chest pain in the adolescent.

T R Owens1

  • 1Pediatric Cardiology, King/Drew Medical Center, Charles S. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 12021 S. Wilmington, Rm. 5016, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA.

Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Chest pain in adolescents is concerning but typically benign. A thorough clinical evaluation, including history and physical exam, helps diagnose and manage the condition effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Adolescent Medicine

Background:

  • Chest pain in adolescents causes significant concern for patients, families, and physicians.
  • Concerns are heightened by media reports of sudden cardiac death in athletes and the prevalence of ischemic heart disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the generally benign nature of chest pain in adolescents.
  • To highlight the importance of clinical evaluation in diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed patient history.
  • Comprehensive physical examination.

Main Results:

  • Chest pain in this age group is predominantly benign.
  • Clinical evaluation is effective in guiding diagnosis and management.

Conclusions:

  • A careful clinical assessment is crucial for diagnosing adolescent chest pain.
  • Appropriate diagnostic studies and specialist referrals can be determined through clinical evaluation.

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