THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kyla has been feeling extreme pain and tightness in her chest area. What ailment does she most probably have?
A
angina
B
hypertension
C
stroke
D
heart failure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Angina is a temporary chest pain or discomfort that happens when your heart doesn’t get enough blood and oxygen. It is a symptom of an underlying heart condition, usually coronary heart disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -It happens when some part of your heart does not get enough blood and oxygen. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. This occurs when arteries that carry blood to your heart become narrowed and blocked because of atherosclerosis or a blood clot.

Detailed explanation-3: -Heart or blood vessel problems that can cause chest pain: Angina or a heart attack. The most common symptom is chest pain that may feel like tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing, or crushing pain. The pain may spread to the arm, shoulder, jaw, or back.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main symptom of angina is chest pain. This can: feel like a dull pain, ache, ‘heavy’ or ‘tight’ feeling in your chest. spread to your arms, neck, jaw or back.

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