Akute Brustschmerzen in der Hausarztpraxis – Unsicherheit zwischen abwartendem Offenhalten und Notarzteinsatz

Abstract

AbstractAcute chest pain is a frequent reason for encounter in primary care. In contrast to hospital/emergency departments serious diseases like acute coronary syndrome or a pulmonary embolism are relative rare in primary care. This overview presents the diagnostic work up and decisions for transfer to the hospital setting in patients with acute chest pain.