Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Alesha Campbell ACNPC-AG

Course Overview

In this course, learners can expect to learn the differential diagnoses associated with acute chest pain. They will also be able to narrow down the differential and understand appropriate diagnostic testing. The focus is on acute coronary syndrome. The article covers in detail the pharmacologic treatment of acute coronary syndromes. The information in this course is intended for advanced practice providers. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. Statistical Evidence 
  4. Pathophysiology 
  5. Etiology 
  6. Advanced Health Assessment 
  7. Differential Diagnosis 
  8. Pharmacological Treatment 
  9. Follow Up and Monitoring 
  10. Conclusion 

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Explain the pathophysiology and etiologies of acute coronary syndromes 
  2. Know how to perform an advanced health assessment for clients with acute chest pain 
  3. List the differential diagnoses for acute chest pain 
  4. Explain the pharmacologic treatment of acute coronary syndromes 

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

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Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

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