Question 13 (part 2) · LDEK · Cardiac emergencies

Indicate the typical features of angina pectoris:

1) retrosternal location.
2) radiation to the arm, neck or jaw.
3) triggered by physical exertion and alleviated at rest.
4) sensation of tightness, pressure or heaviness in the chest.
5) accompanying dyspnoea.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,2.
  3. C. 2,3,4.
  4. D. 4,5.
  5. E. all of the above.
Hint

Recall the classic description of angina: location, character, radiation, trigger and accompanying symptoms.

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