Which of the following terms refers to chest pain brought on by
physical or emotional stress and relieved by rest or medication?
a) angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is a symptom of myocardial ischemia.
b) atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is an abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and
fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumens.
c) atheroma
Atheromas are fibrous caps composed of smooth muscle cells that
form over lipid deposits within arterial vessels.
d) ischemia
Ischemia is insufficient tissue oxygenation and may occur in any part
of the body.
physical or emotional stress and relieved by rest or medication?
a) angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is a symptom of myocardial ischemia.
b) atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is an abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and
fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumens.
c) atheroma
Atheromas are fibrous caps composed of smooth muscle cells that
form over lipid deposits within arterial vessels.
d) ischemia
Ischemia is insufficient tissue oxygenation and may occur in any part
of the body.