Your patient reports he could walk up two flights of stairs last year without pain. Earlier this year this fell to one flight of stairs without pain. He is concerned because now he can only go six steps without pain. What is this called?

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Crescendo angina is characterized by an increase in the frequency, duration, or severity of angina symptoms, indicating worsening or unstable angina. The patient's decreasing ability to perform activities without experiencing pain suggests a progression in the severity of their angina symptoms.

Your Patient Reports He Could Walk Up Two Flights of Stairs