Jonathan P. Japa, Philip Zitser, Mark Ehioghae, Kevin Yoon, Linus Lee, Shankar S. Thiru, Addisu Mesfin
2026.2.1JBJS Reviews
tlooto Summary
A thorough history and physical, ruling out cardiac causes of chest pain are ruled out, and cervical angina is believed to be caused by cervical radiculopathy of the C6-C7 nerve roots.
Abstract
» 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.
Citation format
JAPA, Jonathan P., et al. Cervical angina: An often overlooked cause of noncardiac chest pain. JBJS Reviews, 2026, 14 2(2).