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Re: Costochonditis?
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Re: Costochonditis?
by Pearl__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Pearl on July 06, 1999 at 09:22:05
This may not be your field, exactly. However, can costochondritis mimic angina at all? Can it cause dull pressure in the chest and up in the upper left collarbone area and shoulder, as well? Do you ever see patient who end up with costochondritis instead of cardiac problems? How is it treated? Thanks.
This may not be your field, exactly. However, can costochondritis mimic angina at all? Can it cause dull pressure in the chest and up in the upper left collarbone area and shoulder, as well? Do you ever see patient who end up with costochondritis instead of cardiac problems? How is it treated? Thanks.
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