A patient says, "The chest pain occurs each time I play basketball; it does not occur when I am sleeping; and it improves when I take those pills under my tongue." What health problem is this patient describing?

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1. Variant or Prinzmetal's angina occurs in an unpredictable pattern that is caused by vasospasm and causes transient ST-segment elevation. These are best treated with calcium channel blockers.
2. There is no such term used to describe angina.
3. Unstable angina does not respond well to nitroglycerin (NTG) and has no set pattern. The pain can occur at rest and with minimal exertion.
4. Stable angina occurs in a predictable manner, not when resting, and improves with NTG under the tongue.

A Patient Says, "The Chest Pain Occurs Each Time I