A 68-year-old female patient reports shortness of breath during the activity evaluation at her first visit in the physical therapy clinic.She has a history of obesity,diabetes,and hypertension.Which of the following clinical signs or symptoms MOST likely indicates an angina equivalent?

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The fact that this patient's shortness of breath eases with rest sitting in a chair not with active recovery indicates the shortness of breath may be suspicious of an angina equivalent.She also has coronary disease risk factors--obesity,diabetes,and hypertension.Active recovery and a reported history of a sedentary lifestyle indicate deconditioning and esophageal reflux and asthma may indicate other medical conditions that might elicit shortness of breath with exertion.

A 68-Year-Old Female Patient Reports Shortness of Breath During the Activity