A 45-Year-Old Patient Was Diagnosed with an Anterior Myocardial Infarction

A 45-year-old patient was diagnosed with an anterior myocardial infarction.The patient asks the nurse why his chest hurt when he had his heart attack.What is the best response from the nurse?

A) "One of your heart valves wasn't working properly and caused an obstructed blood flow."
B) "One of your coronary arteries had a spasm, and your heart muscle wasn't able to get enough blood."
C) "Your heart muscle was deprived of oxygen, which caused chest pain."
D) "The heart muscle is sensitive to changes in electrical conduction."

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