Barbara Davis

A 52-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with acute crushing central chest pain radiating to her jaw and left arm. Focus on formulating a diagnosis, considering cardiac and non-cardiac differentials, and synthesising the evidence.

1. 1Formulate a working diagnosis based on the clinical presentation
2. 2Identify and discuss cardiac and non-cardiac differentials
3. 3Synthesise clinical and investigative evidence
4. 4Assess the severity and acuity of the condition
5. 5Justify your reasoning for the most likely diagnosis