Question 194 · LEK · Chronic coronary syndromes
Please indicate the false statement regarding typical anginal pain:
- A. it occurs in the retrosternal area.
- B. it radiates to the neck, mandible, left shoulder and left arm.
- C. it subsides within a few minutes at rest.
- D. it subsides within 5-10 min. from taking sublingual nitroglycerin.
- E. it can be evoked by physical effort or emotional stress.
Hint
Think about how quickly sublingual nitroglycerin works and what a slow response would suggest.
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