DEATH: Life-Threatening Causes of Chest Pain

MNEMONICS

  • Dissection (aneurysm)
  • Embolism (pulmonary)
  • Acute coronary syndrome
  • Tension PTX
  • Hole in GI tract (Esophageal rupture, Perforated ulcer)

Mnemonic created by Dr. David M. Schneider

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