A patient with a history of gallbladder disease complains of midepigastric pain that radiates to the right subscapular region.Which of the following best describes the pain?

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The history of gallbladder disease and the location of the pain (midepigastric and radiating to the right subscapular region) suggest biliary colic, which is typically described as high abdominal pain that radiates to below the right shoulder blade area. Option A describes renal colic, option B describes angina, and option C describes cardiac-related pain.

A Patient with a History of Gallbladder Disease Complains of Midepigastric