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Chest pain presents in 2.7% of primary care visits, predominantly caused by chest wall syndrome rather than cardiovascular emergencies.
Thoracic pain was present in 2.7% of primary care consultations. Chest wall syndrome pain was the main aetiology. Cardio - vascular emergencies were uncommon. However chest pain deserves full consideration because of the occurrence of potentially serious conditions.
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