Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Angina III: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment01:29

Angina III: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment

Angina manifests as chest pain, tightness, or squeezing discomfort typically located behind the breastbone. It can radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulders, and inner aspects of the upper arms, most commonly the left arm. Patients may experience shortness of breath, fatigue, profuse sweating, dizziness, indigestion, heartburn, palpitations, anxiety, and vomiting as accompanying symptoms. This pain often lasts a few minutes and is triggered by physical exertion, emotional stress, heavy meals, or cold...
Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management01:26

Esophageal Strictures-II: Clinical Features and Management

Patients with esophageal strictures often experience a range of symptoms. Initially, they may have difficulty swallowing solid foods, which can progress to include liquids. Additional symptoms may involve chest pain or discomfort, regurgitating food and fluids, heartburn, unintentional weight loss, coughing or choking during meals, and hoarseness.
Healthcare providers should gather a comprehensive medical history and conduct a physical examination for diagnosis. If esophageal stricture is...
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography01:17

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

Cardiac imaging studies encompass a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques designed to visualize the heart's structure and function in detail. One such technique is echocardiography, which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of the heart, known as echocardiograms.
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion, evaluates...
Angina V: Nursing Management01:20

Angina V: Nursing Management

Angina, a symptom of myocardial ischemia, requires a structured nursing management approach to ensure effective care and prevent complications like myocardial infarction. Comprehensive nursing care involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes, all tailored to the individual patient's needs.Patient AssessmentNursing assessment begins with a detailed subjective evaluation of symptoms, which typically include chest pain or pressure radiating to the...
Angina II: Classification01:27

Angina II: Classification

Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is a chest pain resulting from diminished blood flow to the heart muscle and is often a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina presents several variants with distinctive attributes, etiologies, and therapeutic approaches. The main types of angina include stable, unstable, variant (Prinzmetal's), microvascular, intractable, and silent ischemia.Stable angina is caused by atherosclerosis, which leads to the formation of plaques that narrow the coronary...
Esophageal Strictures-I: Introduction01:30

Esophageal Strictures-I: Introduction

Esophageal strictures involve abnormal narrowing or tightening of the esophagus. They vary in length and severity, ranging from mild constriction to complete obstruction, and are classified as benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Etiology
The primary cause of esophageal strictures is long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), accounting for about 70 to 80% of adult cases. Chronic acid reflux can lead to injury and scarring of the esophageal lining, culminating in...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Associated Coronary and Cardiac Anomalies among One to Eighteen Years Old Tetralogy of Fallot Patients.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2026
Same author

Optimal dietary crude protein for growth, digestibility, and feed efficiency in crossbred bull calves under tropical conditions in Bangladesh.

Tropical animal health and production·2026
Same author

Impact of Adenotonsillectomy in Children Suffering From Recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2025
Same author

Somatic Comorbidities in Adult Patients with Epilepsy: An Observational Study.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2025
Same author

Exploring the structural, electronic, optical, transport, and photovoltaic properties of Rb<sub>2</sub>LiGa(Br/I)<sub>6</sub> using DFT and SCAPS-1D simulations.

Scientific reports·2024
Same author

Exploring variation in length of hospital stay among an elderly cohort of acute surgical admissions.

Irish medical journal·2024

Related Experiment Videos

Chest pain in children: an update.

M Z Hussain1, S Ishrat, M Salehuddin

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. z.hussain71@yahoo.com

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|January 18, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric chest pain is common, often idiopathic, but a thorough evaluation can identify underlying causes. Reassurance and targeted treatments effectively manage symptoms in children and adolescents.

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Adolescent Medicine

Background:

  • Chest pain is a frequent complaint in children and adolescents, second only to murmurs for pediatric cardiology referrals.
  • Idiopathic chest pain is the most common diagnosis, accounting for 21-59% of cases presenting to physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach and management strategies for chest pain in pediatric patients.
  • To differentiate between various causes of pediatric chest pain, including idiopathic, pulmonary, psychologic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and cardiac origins.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes and diagnostic workup for pediatric chest pain.
  • Emphasis on the importance of a careful physical examination to guide investigations.
  • Discussion of therapeutic trials for specific conditions like exercise-induced asthma, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and musculoskeletal pain.

Main Results:

  • Most children with chest pain present with normal physical findings, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation.
  • Idiopathic chest pain is prevalent, but organic causes, though less common, require specific management.
  • Non-pharmacological approaches like explanation and reassurance are effective for non-organic chest pain.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach to pediatric chest pain, combining careful examination with appropriate investigations, is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Management strategies should be tailored to the underlying cause, ranging from reassurance to specific medical treatments.
  • Early identification and management of pediatric chest pain can alleviate patient anxiety and improve outcomes.