At 4:30 a.m. Thomas awakens, experiencing pain that is radiating from his chest toward his left arm

At first he thinks that it is just sore muscles; however, the pain progressively gets worse, to a point where it is unbearable. Getting concerned, he calls for an ambulance. Which of the following best describes Thomas's pain?
a. arthritis
b. oncogenes
c. atherosclerosis
d. angina pectoris


Answer: D

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