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TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC EVENTS OF THE HEART (ANGINA PECTORIS)
Zvonimir Krajcer1, Robert D. Leachman
1Cardiology Division of the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas.
Cardiovascular Diseases
|January 1, 1977
Summary
This study clarifies myocardial ischemia by presenting unusual causes of transient ischemic events. It reviews literature and discusses current management strategies for these rare cardiac conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pathophysiology
Background:
- Myocardial ischemia concepts remain controversial.
- Unusual mechanisms contribute to transient ischemic events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify concepts of myocardial ischemia.
- To present unusual causes of transient ischemic events.
- To discuss current management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review.
- Presentation of various cardiac pathologies.
- Discussion of clinical conditions.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of unusual mechanisms causing transient myocardial ischemia.
- Identification of specific cardiac pathologies involved.
Conclusions:
- Understanding unusual mechanisms is key to managing transient myocardial ischemia.
- Current management approaches for these conditions are discussed.