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Precordial catch syndrome

D Pickering

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Precordial catch syndrome is a common, benign chest pain in children aged 8-16. Diagnosis involves pinpointing pain over an intercostal space, with recommended treatments and anxiety management discussed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Thoracic Medicine
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Precordial catch syndrome is a frequent cause of acute, non-cardiac chest pain in pediatric patients.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to alleviate anxiety in children and parents regarding potential cardiac conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on seventeen cases of precordial catch syndrome in children.
    • To detail the diagnostic characteristics, particularly the location of pain.
    • To discuss management strategies, including anxiety reduction and treatment options.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series reporting seventeen pediatric patients diagnosed with precordial catch syndrome.
    • Clinical examination focusing on the precise location and nature of chest pain.

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  • Review of patient and parental anxiety levels.
  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The study included seventeen children aged 8 to 16 years experiencing precordial catch.
    • A key diagnostic feature identified was the ability to pinpoint the pain precisely over an intercostal space with fingertip pressure.
    • Anxiety associated with the condition was a significant factor in patient and family experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Precordial catch syndrome is a distinct clinical entity in children, characterized by localized, sharp chest pain.
    • Fingertip localization of pain is a highly suggestive diagnostic sign.
    • Effective management involves reassurance, anxiety management, and appropriate treatment recommendations.