Prevalence of classic and non-classic pain sites of coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Study objective

This study aims to assess the prevalence of both classic and non-classic pain sites in patients with ischemic heart disease, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and not disregarding non-classic symptoms.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 100 patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) who were admitted to two major hospitals in Syria. classic pain was identified as pain located in the precordial area, with or without radiation to the neck, jaw, left shoulder or arm. Patients' demographics and previous medical history were documented to investigate any potential associations with non-classic pain.

Results

62% of the patients experienced non-classic pain, while 12% had no precordial pain. For those without precordial pain, the m

SUBMITTER: Abdullatef M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344326 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature