Question 8 (part 2) · LDEK · Cardiac emergencies
Indicate the false statement regarding the occurrence of acute chest pain:
- A. if acute chest pain occurs, a normal ECG during the first visit, does not rule out the presence of unstable angina.
- B. in 25% of patients with unstable angina, chest pain is not the main condition/ symptom.
- C. alleviation of chest pain by nitroglycerin is a good diagnostic test for the diagnosis of a heart disease.
- D. chest pain in the elderly and people with diabetes is caused by common diseases.
- E. chest pain in the elderly and people with diabetes often manifests in an atypical manner.
Hint
Consider whether pain relief by a smooth muscle relaxant is specific for myocardial ischaemia.
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