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Variant angina in an 11 year old boy
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
|March 1, 1985
Summary
Variant angina, a heart condition caused by coronary vasospasm, is reported for the first time in an 11-year-old boy. This case highlights the syndrome
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Variant angina, characterized by ischemic cardiac pain and ST segment elevation, is typically associated with coronary vasospasm.
- While well-documented in adult populations, the occurrence of variant angina in children has not been previously reported in medical literature.
Observation:
- This report details the clinical presentation of an 11-year-old boy experiencing symptoms consistent with variant angina.
- The patient's case involved comprehensive evaluation including electrocardiographic and echocardiographic assessments.
Findings:
- The findings confirm the presence of variant angina in a pediatric patient, evidenced by specific clinical, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic markers.
- Coronary vasospasm was identified as the underlying cause of the ischemic cardiac pain and ST segment elevation.
Implications:
- This case report expands the known demographic of variant angina to include pediatric patients.
- It underscores the importance of considering coronary vasospasm in the differential diagnosis of cardiac events in children presenting with chest pain and ST segment elevation.
- Further research into pediatric coronary vasospasm is warranted to understand its prevalence and long-term outcomes.