In the emergency room you examine a patient experiencing angina pectoris. Which of the following is least likely to be associated with your patient?
A) severe, crushing pain deep to the sternum
B) ischemia to a part of his myocardium
C) a partial or complete blockage of a coronary artery
D) decreased oxygen exchange in the lungs
E) pain relief with rest
Ans: D
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