Why pericardial pain is typically referred to the scapular ridge?

Pericardial pain is referred to

Pericardial pain is referred to

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Why pericardial pain is typically referred to the scapular ridge?

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• Typically, pericardial pain is referred to the scapular ridge
• Due to irritation of the phrenic nerves, which pass adjacent to the pericardium.

Pericardial pain is referred to

The classic presentation is with chest pain that is

central, severe,

Pleuritic -worsened with deep inspiration

Positional – mimproved by sitting up and leaning forward

The pain radiate and involve the ridges of the trapezius muscle if the phrenic nerve is inflamed as it traverses the pericardium.

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