Noncardiac chest pain: an Asian view

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2004 Mar;33(1):125-33. doi: 10.1016/S0889-8553(03)00126-2.

Abstract

NCCP is a common condition in Asia. The diagnostic approach of NCCP in Asians is similar to the Western population. GERD is the most common etiology. PPI therapy is an attractive alternative to other invasive diagnostic tests for NCCP and is equally effective for the Asian population.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Asia / epidemiology
  • Chest Pain / epidemiology*
  • Chest Pain / etiology
  • Chest Pain / therapy
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders / complications
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders / therapy
  • Humans