Cardiology: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Cardiology

Sample item

Which symptom is most typical of stable exertional angina?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Central chest pressure triggered by exertion and relieved by rest

Stable angina usually causes predictable exertional chest pressure because myocardial oxygen demand exceeds supply, and it settles with rest.

Option by option

  • A. Central chest pressure triggered by exertion and relieved by rest (correct)

    Correct: predictable exertional pressure relieved by rest is classic.

  • B. Sharp pain made worse by swallowing

    Swallowing-related pain suggests an oesophageal cause.

  • C. Pain confined to one fingertip

    Fingertip pain is atypical for myocardial ischaemia.

  • D. Constant pain unchanged by activity

    Unchanging constant pain is less typical of stable angina.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is A, Central chest pressure triggered by exertion and relieved by rest. Stable angina usually causes predictable exertional chest pressure because myocardial oxygen demand exceeds supply, and it settles with rest.

Why is "Sharp pain made worse by swallowing" not the answer?

Swallowing-related pain suggests an oesophageal cause.

Why is "Pain confined to one fingertip" not the answer?

Fingertip pain is atypical for myocardial ischaemia.

Why is "Constant pain unchanged by activity" not the answer?

Unchanging constant pain is less typical of stable angina.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Cardiology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: predictable exertional pressure relieved by rest is classic.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Cardiology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.