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Investigations
Following tests are ordered to arrive at a conclusion.
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Chest X-ray: The chest and lung abnormalities can be studied and cause of pleurisy is traced to some extent.
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Examination of pleural fluid for infections
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Electrocardiogram: The doctor might order electrocardiogram/ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
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Blood test: Blood analysis to rule out different causes of chest pain as well as to know about infection if present.
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