Patient presents with crushing substernal chest pain radiating to left arm

A patient is experiencing severe chest pain described as a squeezing or pressure sensation located beneath the sternum (breastbone) and extending to the left arm. This is a classic symptom often associated with cardiac ischemia.

This phrase describes a patient's primary symptom and is typically documented in the initial encounter. It is a crucial piece of information for evaluating potential cardiac issues.

Used to document a patient's reported symptom during an initial evaluation or follow-up appointment.