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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • General Practice

Background:

  • A 43-year-old male presented with a 6-day history of sore throat.
  • He reported a single episode of central exertional chest pain lasting 30 minutes, occurring 6 days prior.

Observation:

  • The patient had no prior cardiac history, allergies, or regular medications.
  • He was an ex-smoker with a 15 pack-year history, quitting 7 years ago.
  • Physical examination revealed a well-built male (BMI 27), afebrile, with normal vital signs and no signs of upper respiratory tract infection or cervical lymphadenopathy.

Findings:

  • The chest pain was exertional, central, non-radiating, and associated with nausea.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, though not detailed in the abstract, are presented in Figure 1.
  • No murmur was auscultated, and lungs were clear.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of investigating seemingly benign symptoms like sore throat for underlying cardiac conditions.
  • Unexplained chest pain, even in the absence of traditional cardiac risk factors, warrants thorough cardiac assessment.
  • The presentation underscores the need for a comprehensive patient history to uncover potentially serious conditions.