Which condition is characterized by chest pain that improves with rest and nitroglycerin?
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Correct answer: Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is caused by temporary myocardial ischemia and often improves with nitroglycerin. It differs from a heart attack, which does not resolve quickly.
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