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Question: how can diagnosis of chest pain of acute pericarditis than chest pain of acute myocardial infarction?
Answer: PAIN OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION : it is precipitated on exertion and is relieved on taking rest. History of easy tiredness is also present. When pain starts it is in chest or epigastric region radiating to left arm or jaw.
PAIN OF PERICARDITIS: there is history of some heart problem and it is PRECIPITATED ON BREATHING MOVEMENTS. Usually dont radiates
Question: how can differentiate the chest pain of acute pericarditis than acute myocardial infarction?
Answer: Its important to know what to expect when you have pericarditis, which is the swelling of the sac that surrounds the heart. You may experience chest pain, but with a MI you could feel like an elephant is sitting on your chest, may experience tingling in the arm, pain in back, etc. Do a little research on both MI and pericarditis, and don't be afraid of talking to your doctor
Question: do drinking has something to do with a possible acute pericarditis? please write back i have a doctors appointment soon
Answer: Inflammation of the peridcarium can be caused by many things, but I do not believe drinking has anything to do with it. This is something you should speak with your doctor about.
Question: Just out of hospital,i got Acute Pericarditis? will my job be affected i am a HGV driver and dont know if this affets my licence
Answer: If your in the uk go to the DVLA website and have a look unless you have had a heart attack or life threatening rhythm i believe you will be ok to continue to drive once you have recovered. Dont rush back as pericarditis can reoccur
paediatric cardiac nurse
