Ch.10 Major Diseases
The Major Cardiovascular Diseases
Multiple Choice
Obstruction of coronary artery with severe chest pain and tingling sensation in the arm is a condition called:
A
Thrombus.
B
Heart attack.
C
Myocardial infraction.
D
Cerebrovascular accident.
E
Angina pectoris.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the problem: The question describes a condition involving obstruction of the coronary artery, severe chest pain, and tingling in the arm. These symptoms are indicative of a cardiovascular event. The goal is to identify the correct medical term for this condition from the provided options.
Clarify the terms: Review the definitions of the options provided: (1) Thrombus: A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and may obstruct blood flow. (2) Heart attack (Myocardial infarction): A condition caused by the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to tissue damage. (3) Cerebrovascular accident: Commonly known as a stroke, it occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. (4) Angina pectoris: Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, typically temporary and not as severe as a heart attack.
Match the symptoms: Severe chest pain and tingling in the arm are hallmark symptoms of a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Angina pectoris also involves chest pain but is usually less severe and does not involve permanent damage to the heart muscle. A thrombus may cause a heart attack but is not the name of the condition itself. A cerebrovascular accident affects the brain, not the heart.
Eliminate incorrect options: Based on the symptoms described, eliminate 'Thrombus' (a cause, not a condition), 'Cerebrovascular accident' (brain-related), and 'Angina pectoris' (less severe and temporary). This leaves 'Heart attack' (Myocardial infarction) as the most accurate answer.
Conclude: The correct term for the condition described (obstruction of the coronary artery with severe chest pain and tingling in the arm) is 'Heart attack' or 'Myocardial infarction.'
