Which statement best describes the difference between the pain of angina and the pain of myocardial infarction?
A. Pain associated with myocardial infarction is referred to the left arm
B. Pain associated with angina is confined to the chest area
C. Pain associated with myocardial infarction can last for 5-7 minutes
D. Pain associated with angina is relieved by nitroglycerin
Correct Answer: D. Pain associated with angina is relieved by nitroglycerin
Option D: Pain associated with angina is relieved by nitroglycerin since the medication can relax the coronary arteries, decreasing the amount of blood that flows back to the heart thus easing the workload of the heart.
Option A: Pain from a myocardial infarction can be referred to areas other than the left arm.
Option B: Pain associated with angina can be referred to as the jaw, the left arm, and the back.
Option C: Chest pain in MI can last for 30 to 60 minutes.