The Mexican consensus on non-cardiac chest pain

Unexplained (non-cardiac) chest pain.

Non-cardiac chest pain is considered to be central chest pain that resembles angina yet, after appropriate investigation, its cause appears unrelated to the heart. The problem is common: one in four of the population have at least one episode over the course of a year and patients with chest pain account for about 5% of all presentations to primary care physicians and emergency departments.1 Ev...

Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Comments

What is Non-Cardiac Chest Pain? Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is a term used to describe chest pain that resembles heart pain (also called angina) in patients who do not have heart disease. The pain typically is felt behind the breast bone (sternum) and is described as oppressive, squeezing or pressure-like. It may radiate to the neck, left arm or the back (the spine). It may be precipitated by...

Non cardiac chest pain--current concepts.

Frequency of Esophageal Motility Disorders in Patients with Non-Cardiac Chest Pain

Background and purpose: Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is a common entity with negative effects on quality of life that places a large financial burden on health systems. This study aimed at investigating esophageal motility disorders in patients with NCCP. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 101 patients with recurrent chest pain without any cardiac disease, atte...

How Effective Is the Use of Metaphor Therapy on Reducing Psychological Symptoms and Pain Discomfort in Patients with Non-Cardiac Chest Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Introduction: Psychological symptoms of non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) including perceptual, emotional, and behavioral problems can effect patient perception of chest pain. This study was conducted to determine the effect of metaphor therapy on mitigating depression, anxiety, stress, and pain discomfort in patients with NCCP. Materials and Methods: This randomized, controlled, trial was conducte...