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Akinori Tamura1, Kazuya Nagao1, Tsukasa Inada1
1Cardiovascular Center, Osaka Red Cross Hospital, 5-30 Fudegasaki, Tennouji-ku, Osaka, Japan.
European Heart Journal. Case Reports
|April 26, 2019
Summary
Exercise-induced vasospastic angina (VSA) can be a serious condition. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with vasodilators effectively managed a patient presenting with exertional chest pain and ECG changes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Exercise-induced vasospastic angina (VSA) is an uncommon but potentially fatal condition.
- Early recognition and management are crucial for patient outcomes.
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