Follow-up study of patients admitted to the pediatric emergency department for chest pain

Conclusion: Chest pain is mainly due to benign causes and is a recurrent symptom in a high percentage of patients, associated with re-admission and school absenteeism.What is Known:•Chest pain is a relatively common cause of admission to the Emergency Department.•It is mainly due to benign causes and is among the most common reasons for referral to the pediatric cardiologist.What is New:•Chest pain is a recurrent symptom associated with re-admission and school absenteeism.•As a family history of cardiac disease or exertional symptoms are a well-known red flag for chest pain of cardiac origin, school absenteeism should be considered a red flag for symptoms related to psychological distress in patients with non-cardiac chest pain
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research