A 56-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease complains of an acute onset of substernal chest discomfort and diaphoresis while moving a heavy box. After sitting down and taking one nitroglycerin tablet, the discomfort promptly subsides. This episode is MOST consistent with:

A. stable angina pectoris.
B. unstable angina pectoris.
C. vasospastic angina pectoris.
D. acute myocardial infarction.


Answer: A. stable angina pectoris.

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