Claire was rushed to the hospital when she suffered chest pain that extended to her arms, neck, jaw, and shoulders. The diagnostic reports showed inadequate blood flow to the myocardium. Which disorder is Claire likely to be suffering from?

cardiomegaly

ischemia

angina

heart failure

hypotension

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8 September, 18:54

Claire was rushed to the hospital when she suffered chest pain that extended to her arms, neck, jaw, and shoulders. The diagnostic reports showed inadequate blood flow to the myocardium. Which disorder is Claire likely to be suffering from?

cardiomegaly

ischemia

angina

heart failure

hypotension

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Leslie Holloway · Answer 1

Claire, having suffered inadquate perfusion of her myocardium (heart muscle), is likely to be suffering from

myocardial ischemia, or decreased oxygenation due to poor blood flow. The pain caused by myocardial ischemia is termed Angina pectoris (chest pain).

Claire was rushed to the hospital when she suffered chest pain that extended to her arms, neck, jaw, and shoulders. The diagnostic reports showed inadequate blood flow to the myocardium. Which disorder is Claire likely to be suffering from?cardiomegalyischemiaanginaheart failurehypotension