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[Left-sided pectobrachialgia].

F Verdon, J P Studer

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift

|May 28, 1988

Summary

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Left pectorobrachialgia is a common rheumatoid condition causing chest and arm pain, often mistaken for heart issues. It presents typically or alongside fibromyalgia, and can occur with angina or after heart attacks.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Cardiology
Pain Management

Background:

Left pectorobrachialgia is a frequent rheumatoid condition encountered in general practice.
It presents as anterior chest pain radiating to the left arm, frequently misdiagnosed as cardiac pain.

Observation:

This study describes 41 patients with left pectorobrachialgia.
The condition can be mistaken for coronary artery disease due to similar symptoms.

Findings:

Two distinct forms of left pectorobrachialgia were identified: a typical isolated form and a second form associated with fibromyalgia.
The condition may coexist with angina pectoris and can occur post-myocardial infarction.

Implications:

Accurate differentiation between left pectorobrachialgia and cardiac pain is crucial for appropriate patient management.

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