How does unstable angina, not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, differ from stable angina?
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Correct answer: It indicates a higher risk of imminent myocardial infarction
Unstable angina is unpredictable, occurs at rest or with minimal exertion, and indicates an acute coronary syndrome with a higher risk of MI.
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