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Tietze syndrome is a benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages. It was first described in 1921 by German surgeon Alexander Tietze and was subsequently named after him. The condition is characterized by tenderness and painful swelling of the anterior (front) chest wall at the costochondral (rib to cartilage), sternocostal ...
Coronary vasospasm. Coronary vasospasm refers to when a coronary artery suddenly undergoes either complete or sub-total temporary occlusion. [1] In 1959, Prinzmetal et al. described a type of chest pain resulting from coronary vasospasm, referring to it as a variant form of classical angina pectoris. [2] Consequently, this angina has come to be ...
By definition, a pericardial effusion occurs when the volume of fluid in the cavity exceeds the normal limit. [5] If large enough, it can compress the heart, causing cardiac tamponade and obstructive shock. [6] Some of the presenting symptoms are shortness of breath, chest pressure/pain, and malaise. Important etiologies of pericardial ...
Slipping rib syndrome ( SRS) is a condition in which the interchondral ligaments are weakened or disrupted and have increased laxity, causing the costal cartilage tips to subluxate (partially dislocate). This results in pain or discomfort due to pinched or irritated intercostal nerves, straining of the intercostal muscles, and inflammation.
Pulmonary hypertension ( PH or PHTN) is a condition of increased blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. [7] Symptoms include shortness of breath, fainting, tiredness, chest pain, swelling of the legs, and a fast heartbeat. [7] [2] The condition may make it difficult to exercise. [7] Onset is typically gradual. [8]
Acute coronary syndrome ( ACS) is a syndrome (a set of signs and symptoms) due to decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries such that part of the heart muscle is unable to function properly or dies. [1] The most common symptom is centrally located pressure-like chest pain, often radiating to the left shoulder [2] or angle of the jaw, and ...
Under the proposal, the ICD-9-CM code sets would be replaced with the ICD-10-CM code sets, effective 1 October 2013. On 17 April 2012 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule that would delay, from 1 October 2013 to 1 October 2014, the compliance date for the ICD-10-CM and PCS.
Palpitations are a widely diffuse complaint and particularly in subjects affected by structural heart disease. [1] The list of causes of palpitations is long, and in some cases, the etiology is unable to be determined. [1] In one study reporting the etiology of palpitations, 43% were found to be cardiac, 31% psychiatric, and approximately 10% ...