Your patient has a history of progressively worsening angina that comes on at rest. This most commonly indicates ________ angina.

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Unstable angina is characterized by the development of new, worsening, or crescendo angina that is unpredictable and occurs at rest or with minimal exertion. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate evaluation and treatment. Prinzmetal's angina is characterized by angina that occurs at rest due to vasospasm of the coronary arteries, but it typically has a more stable pattern of occurrence. Ludwig's angina is a severe infection of the submandibular space, and decubitus angina is angina that occurs when lying down due to decreased blood flow to the heart.

Your Patient Has a History of Progressively Worsening Angina That