Question 135 · LEK · Chronic coronary syndromes
Which of the following is not characteristic of typical angina?
- A. pain feels like pressure, heaviness, or tightness.
- B. pain is usually retrosternal.
- C. pain is provoked by exercise and relieves at rest.
- D. pain relieves after nitroglycerin is taken sublingually.
- E. pain is triggered by a change in body position or by putting pressure on.
Hint
Typical angina depends on myocardial oxygen demand, not on chest wall mechanics.
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