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Angina
Palpation of spine and thorax were used to screen chest pain patients
August 26th, 2005
Researchers have investigated cervicothoracic angina identified by case history and palpation findings in patients with stable angina pectoris. Researchers in Denmark conducted a study "to investigate the decision-making process of an experienced chiropractor in diagnosing noncardiac musculoskeletal chest pain of cervicothoracic angina in patients with stable angina pectoris, based on patient history and clinical examination. [We also sought] to examine the possibility of obtaining an objective diagnostic rule tool for the identification of cervicothoracic angina and to validate the diagnosis of this disorder." H.W. Christensen and colleagues of...
Source: Drug Week (2005-08-26)
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