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Immediately following a chest and shoulder workout a 55-year-old male executive complains of a ''dull ache'' in the left side of the chest that is aggravated by respiration. What would you consider is the source of the pain?
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26 comments · newest first
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Adrianna
1 month ago
D) Soreness makes sense, but the age raises concern.
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Cassi
1 month ago
C) Respiratory could be a factor too. Breathing pain is key.
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Catalina
2 months ago
I lean towards B) Muscular. He just worked out.
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Veronique
2 months ago
I think it's A) Cardiac. Age and symptoms matter.
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Maynard
2 months ago
C) Respiratory could be a factor too. Breathing pain is tricky.
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Frederic
2 months ago
D) Soreness seems likely. It’s common after lifting.
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Audria
2 months ago
I lean towards B) Muscular. He just worked out.
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Florinda
2 months ago
I think it's A) Cardiac. Age and symptoms matter.
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Rusty
3 months ago
D) Soreness makes sense too, but the ache sounds serious.
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Janine
3 months ago
C) Respiratory could be a factor, but not likely.
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Naomi
3 months ago
I lean towards B) Muscular. He just worked out.
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Elke
3 months ago
I think it's A) Cardiac. Age and symptoms matter.
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Kanisha
3 months ago
Respiratory issues could also be a factor here.
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Elly
4 months ago
Really? A dull ache in the chest could be serious, right?
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Alayna
5 months ago
Definitely soreness, he just worked out hard!
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Luz
5 months ago
I think it's more likely cardiac, given his age.
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Carman
5 months ago
Sounds like it could be muscular from the workout.
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Ciara
6 months ago
Respiratory issues could be a factor, but I'm leaning towards muscular.
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Graham
6 months ago
Really? A dull ache in the chest after a workout? That sounds serious!
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Elizabeth
6 months ago
I think it's just soreness, nothing to worry about.
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Kimi
6 months ago
Definitely a possibility, but gotta consider cardiac issues too.
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Stevie
6 months ago
Sounds like it could be muscular from the workout.
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Werner
6 months ago
I think soreness is a possibility too, but the fact that it’s aggravated by breathing makes me lean towards something more serious.
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Reena
7 months ago
I’m a bit uncertain, but I feel like respiratory issues usually present differently. Could it really be that?
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Laquita
7 months ago
This sounds similar to a practice question we did about muscle strain. I think it could be muscular since he just worked out.
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Katlyn
7 months ago
I remember studying that chest pain can often be cardiac-related, especially in older adults, but I'm not sure if the dull ache after a workout fits that.