What complaints describes a typical presentation of chest pain is often used to describe a cardiac event type of pain?

What complaints describes a typical presentation of chest pain is often used to describe a cardiac event type of pain?
A . Sharp stabbing pain which can be located with one finger
B . A ton of bricks on my chest
C . A tickling feeling
D . Dull tooth ach nagging discomfort

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Typical cardiac related chest pain is often referred to as a pressure, like "a ton of bricks on my chest" or an elephant sitting on their chest. You can rule out a cardiac event on type of chest pain described alone. Some patients will have atypical chest pain which could be described as anything from sharp pain to a pulled muscle to a tooth ach. Sharp stabbing pain which can be located with one finger is often a Pulmonary Embolism.