|
|
 | Typical
angina pectoris |
Incorrect
The correct
answer is: (B).
If you chose "typical angina pectoris," you chose incorrectly.
The patient does have anginal pain in that it is substernal, but
it is somewhat atypical in that it doesn't radiate to his arms,
neck, or jaw. In patients with typical exertional angina, the
chest pain is closely related to exertion. Usually, the patient
knows just how much exertion it takes to cause pain and tries
to stay below the threshold. If the patient exercises at a time
of emotional stress, after a meal, or in cold weather, the pain
occurs at a lower level of exertion. The pain is typically so
severe that the patient must stop all activities until it resolves.
|