A 68-year-old male presents to the ER reporting chest pain.He has a history of stable angina that now appears to be unstable.He most likely has:
A) Mild to moderate atherosclerosis
B) Impending myocardial infarction (MI)
C) Electrical conduction problems in the heart
D) Decreased myocardial oxygen demand

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Unstable angina is an indication of impending MI.
Unstable angina could be caused by moderate atherosclerosis,but it is an indication of impending MI.
Unstable angina could be caused by altered electrical conduction,but it is an indication of impending MI.
Unstable angina is due to a decrease in myocardial oxygen,but it is an indication of impending MI.

A 68-Year-Old Male Presents to the ER Reporting Chest Pain