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Doctordle #104
Chest tightness triggered by exertion
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-13. It presents "Chest tightness triggered by exertion" as a Medium Cardiovascular puzzle. The final answer is Angina.
Answer
Angina
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 67-year-old gets chest tightness while climbing stairs.
Clue 2
Rest makes the discomfort fade within minutes in this fictional case.
Clue 3
The symptom returns with heavier exertion.
Clue 4
The heart muscle is temporarily short on oxygen.
Clue 5
This is a warning symptom rather than a disease name for a single artery.
Clue 6
The answer is the medical term for this chest pain pattern.
Plain-language explanation
Angina is chest pain or discomfort when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The clue set contrasts exertional symptoms with relief at rest.
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