A patient is admitted for pericarditis. How will the patient likely describe his pain?
a. Grating substernal pain that is aggravated by inspiration.
b. Sharp pain that radiates down the left arm.
c. Dull ache that feels vaguely like indigestion.
d. Continuous boring pain that is relieved with rest.
Answer: a. Grating substernal pain that is aggravated by inspiration.
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