Chest Pain Resulting from Ischemia to a Part of the Myocardium

Question

Chest pain resulting from ischemia to a part of the myocardium is called:
A) Coronary artery disease.
B) Myocardial infarction.
C) Angina pectoris.
D) Transient ischemic attacks.

Accepted Answer

Chest pain resulting from ischemia to a part of the myocardium is called angina pectoris. Coronary artery disease is a condition that leads to angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction is a heart attack that occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a longer period, leading to damage or death of the heart muscle. Transient ischemic attacks are associated with neurological symptoms, such as weakness or numbness, and occur due to a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain.