| Causes of chest pains presenting in general practice, compared with emergency departments | ||
| Percentage in general practice (%) | Percentage in emergency departments (%) | |
| Musculoskeletal conditions | 29 | 7 |
| Respiratory conditions, including pneumonia, pneumothorax and lung cancer | 20 | 12 |
| Psychosocial conditions | 17 | 9 |
| Serious cardiovascular conditions, including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, pulmonary embolism and heart failure | 13 | 54 |
| Gastrointestinal conditions | 10 | 3 |
| Stable coronary artery disease | 8 | 13 |
| Non-specific causes | 11 | 15 |