Maisie, a 78-year-old client, reports feeling tightness and pain in her chest that occurs when she climbs stairs or walks any distance when shopping. Her symptoms go away after she rests for a few minutes. What condition should the nurse suspect most in Maisie, based on these symptoms?

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Maisie's symptoms of chest tightness and pain that occur with exertion and resolve with rest are characteristic of angina pectoris. Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often due to coronary artery disease, and is a common symptom of ischemic heart disease.

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