PQRST Assessment of Angina (chest pain)

PRECIPITATING EVENTS

• what events or activities precipitated the pain?
• (i.e. exercise, argument, resting)

QUALITY of Pain

• what does the pain feel like?
• (pressure, dull, aching, tight, squeezing)

RADIATION of pain

• where is the pain located? does it radiate to other areas?
• (back, arms, teeth, jaw, shoulders, elbow)

SEVERITY of Pain

on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most severe pain you could imagine, how would you rate the pain?

TIMING

when did the pain begin? has the pain changed since this time? have you had pain like this before?