Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic stable angina on optimal medical therapy reports new episodes of chest discomfort at rest and with minimal exertion over the past week, lasting 15-20 minutes. ECG in clinic shows new T-wave inversions in anterior leads. What is the MOST appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina/NSTEMI)

Answer

Stable angina

Answer

Pericarditis

Answer

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Answer

Aortic dissection

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with chronic stable angina on optimal medical therapy reports new episodes of chest discomfort at rest and with minimal exertion over the past week, lasting 15-20 minutes. ECG in clinic shows new T-wave inversions in anterior leads. What is the MOST appropriate diagnosis?