Asked by Viktorya Rodriguez on May 05, 2024

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Bob is experiencing dizziness, nausea, a squeezing pain in his chest, and cold sweating. He is likely experiencing symptoms of​

A) ​a stroke.
B) hypertension​
C) ​angina pectoris.
D) ​a myocardial infarction.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, characterized by the interruption of blood flow to a part of the heart, causing heart muscle damage.

Angina Pectoris

A condition marked by severe chest pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle, often a symptom of coronary artery disease.

Stroke

A medical condition caused by the interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, leading to cell death and potentially resulting in paralysis, speech difficulties, and other health issues.

  • Discern primary diseases of the cardiovascular system, their causative factors, symptoms, and potential results.
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Johan MullerMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The symptoms described are indicative of a heart attack or myocardial infarction. The combination of dizziness, nausea, chest pain, and sweating are typical of a heart attack. Angina pectoris is also characterized by chest pain, but it typically does not involve cold sweating or other symptoms like dizziness or nausea. Hypertension does not typically present with these symptoms. A stroke typically involves symptoms such as numbness or weakness on one side of the body, a sudden severe headache, and confusion, not the symptoms described in this scenario.