Cervical Angina: An Often Overlooked Cause of Noncardiac Chest Pain

» Chest pain is the second most common chief complaint in the emergency department.» Cervical Angina is an important cause of non-cardiac chest pain, and is often overlooked.» Cervical angina is believed to be caused by cervical radiculopathy of the C6-C7 nerve roots.» Diagnosis involves a thorough history and physical, ruling out cardiac causes of chest pain.» Both operative and non-operative management options are effective.