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Exertional chest pressure that eases with rest
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-04-10. It presents "Exertional chest pressure that eases with rest" as a Medium Cardiology puzzle. The final answer is Coronary Artery Disease.
Answer
Coronary Artery Disease
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 61-year-old develops chest pressure when climbing stairs.
Clue 2
The discomfort improves after several minutes of rest.
Clue 3
Risk factors include smoking history, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Clue 4
There is no tearing pain or focal neurologic deficit in this fictional case.
Clue 5
The underlying issue involves narrowed arteries that supply the heart muscle.
Clue 6
The answer is a common cause of exertional angina symptoms.
Plain-language explanation
Coronary artery disease involves reduced blood flow through the arteries that supply the heart, often due to plaque buildup. Classic teaching clues include exertional chest discomfort and cardiovascular risk factors.
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