Mr. Staub was rushed to the hospital because he had intense pain in his chest. After running tests on Mr. Staub it was determined that it was not suffering from a heart attack but from
A) diverticulitis.
B) gastroesophageal reflux disease.
C) gingivitis.
D) peridontitis.
E) inflammatory bowel syndrome.

Question

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The symptoms of intense chest pain are often associated with a heart attack, but in this case, tests have ruled out that possibility. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause chest pain due to the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. This condition is often mistaken for a heart attack. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

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