19th February 2025

A 25-year-old man referred to the medical team from ED presents with sharp, constant left-sided chest pain.

A 25-year-old man referred to the medical team from ED presents with sharp, constant left-sided chest pain. He has recently been moving house. There is no history of recent trauma or surgery within the past 4 weeks. He has a history of recurrent otitis media and mild seasonal asthma. He takes no regular or over-the-counter medications apart from paracetamol.

His friend has heard about “clots in the lung” and has suggested to the patient that he attends the ED. His observations are as follows: alert, respiratory rate 18, heart rate 90, blood pressure 130/78, saturations 99% on air, temperature 36.9 degrees Celsius. There is no abnormality on examination of the lower limbs. His ECG shows normal sinus rhythm. His chest radiograph is normal.

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