Question

which of the following pain patterns is most consistent with angina? burning substernal chest pain that is worse laying down severe crushing substernal chest pain chest discomfort that lasts less than 10 minutes burning chest pain with associated cough, fever, and sputum production

Explanation:

Angina is typically characterized by a feeling of pressure, 'crushing', or squeezing in the substernal area. Chest discomfort in angina often lasts from a few minutes up to about 10 - 15 minutes. Burning substernal chest pain worse lying down may be more consistent with gastro - esophageal reflux disease. Chest pain with cough, fever, and sputum production is more indicative of a respiratory condition like pneumonia. Chest discomfort lasting less than 10 minutes can be angina, but the 'crushing' substernal pain is a more classic description.

Answer:

severe 'crushing' substernal chest pain