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Chest Pain in Children

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Chest Pain in Children Treatment

The treatment for chest pain in children depends on the underlying cause.

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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Chest Pain in Children References:

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