Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Chest Pain, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Chest Pain, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

The fastest way to get attention in the ER is to utter the words, chest pain!.

Chest pain is one of the main reasons people go to the emergency department of a hospital.

There may be a dull aching sensation, pressure across the chest, sharp, or stabbing pain.

Occasionally chest pain feels crushing or burning.

In some patients, the pain travels up the neck, into the jaw, and then extends to the back or down one or both arms.

Chest pain can be caused by a number of factors ranging from serious heart-related disorders to causes that are not as life-threatening.

Only 13 % of visits to the emergency department for chest pain are due to a heart-related disorder.

New Guideline for Chest Pain:

Chest pain means more than pain in the chest.
High-sensitivity troponins are preferred.
Early care is needed for acute symptoms.
Testing is not needed routinely in low-risk patients.
Women may be more likely to present with other symptoms (nausea, shortness of breath).
Identify patients most likely to benefit from further testing.
Non-cardiac is in, atypical is out.

Knowledge of heart-related causes of chest pain is important for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

A. Heart-related causes

Heart attack
A heart attack can result from blockage of blood flow, often from a blood clot, to the heart muscle.
The blood supply that provides the heart with oxygen can be disconnected, causing heart tissues and muscles to start dying.

Angina
Angina is the chest pain symptom produced by poor blood flow to the heart.
This manifests as a crushing pain in the middle of the chest.

Aortic dissection
If the inner layers of aorta separate, blood is compelled to move between the layers and can induce the aorta to rupture.
Chest pain may be the first sign of this disorder

Inflammation of the sac around the heart (pericarditis)
This heart disorder normally produces sharp pain that becomes worse when breathing in or lying down.
Pericarditis is manifested by sharp chest pains that become worse with deep breathing.

B. Digestive causes

Heartburn
This painful, burning sensation behind the sternum happens when stomach acid refluxes up from the stomach into the esophagus

C. Muscle and bone causes

Costochondritis
The cartilage of the rib cage, mainly the cartilage that joins the ribs to the breastbone, becomes inflamed and painful to movement, breathing and palpation.

Sore muscles
Chronic pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia, can induce constant muscle-related chest pain.

Injured ribs
A bruised or broken rib due to injury can produce chest pain.

D. Lung-related causes

Blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism)
A blood clot that is blocked in a lung artery can obstruct blood flow to lung tissue.
Pulmonary embolism is a serious disorder needing instant treatment and chest pain is a frequent symptom.

Collapsed lung (Pneumothorax)
The chest pain linked with a collapsed lung normally starts suddenly and can persist for hours and is normally linked with shortness of breath.

Shingles
Produced by a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, shingles can cause pain in the chest wall nerve and form a band of blisters from the back around to the chest wall.

The most life-threatening disorders involve the heart or lungs.

Chest pain does not always suggest a heart attack but heart and lung disease should be excluded first with an ECG and Chest X-ray..

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Chest Pain
Chapter 2 Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 3 Aortic Dissection
Chapter 4 Pericarditis
Chapter 5 Blood Clot in Lungs
Chapter 6 Pneumothorax
Ch...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463090114
• Artikelnr.: 75905105

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
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