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Diffuse triple-vessel coronary artery spasm complicated by idioventricular rhythm and syncope
Chest
|July 1, 1987
Summary
A 70-year-old man experienced coronary arterial spasm, causing chest pain and syncope. Prompt diagnosis was challenging due to initial ECG findings, highlighting the need for awareness of vasospastic angina.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Coronary arterial spasm, a condition causing temporary narrowing of coronary arteries, can lead to serious cardiac events.
- Vasospastic angina (VSA) may present with diverse symptoms, including chest pain and syncope.
- Initial electrocardiogram (ECG) findings in VSA can be non-specific, complicating early diagnosis.