A 25 year old male presents to Accident & Emergency with the complaint of substernal sharp
chest pain. The patient claims that the pain is much worse on inspiration. His pas medical
history is insignificant however, he smokes 20 cigarettes daily and drinks 50 units of alcohol
weekly. On examination, his chest is clinically clear and his abdominal examination was found to
be normal.
His vitals are noted as:
Temperature 38 C
Respiratory rate 18 breaths/minute
Blood pressure 110/70 mmHg
Oxygen saturation 97%
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