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The presenting complaint is the patient’s reason for

seeking medical attention and will usually be one of

the following:

• Chest pain or tightness.

• Dyspnoea.

• Syncope or dizziness.

• Ankle swelling.

• Palpitations.

Chest pain

Ascertain the points in Fig. 1.1 as you would for any type

of pain using the mnemonic SOCRATES.

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