You have been called to a residence for an obese 52-year-old male patient who complains of chest pain. When obtaining a history from the patient, which of these statements made by the patient would you find most concerning?
A) "I started taking an antianxiety medication last week."
B) "The pain came on suddenly when I was reading the paper."
C) "I have had chest pain on and off for years now."
D) "I occasionally feel that my heart seems to skip a beat."
B) "The pain came on suddenly when I was reading the paper."
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