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Diagnosis and Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Without Obstructive Epicardial Stenosis

Khaled Ziada1, Hassan Alkhawam2, Haidar Hajeh3

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, USA.

Current Cardiology Reports
|January 30, 2025
PubMed

Insights

This review covers Ischemia/Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (INOCA/MINOCA), detailing its complex pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Ischemia/Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (INOCA/MINOCA) affects a significant patient population.
  • Understanding the underlying mechanisms is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the complex pathophysiology of INOCA/MINOCA.
  • To outline the clinical findings associated with INOCA/MINOCA.
  • To review current management strategies for patients with INOCA/MINOCA.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of existing studies on INOCA/MINOCA.
  • Synthesis of information on pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic approaches.
  • Analysis of current therapeutic guidelines and emerging treatments.

Main Results:

  • INOCA/MINOCA presents with diverse and complex pathophysiological pathways.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires a multi-faceted approach, considering various underlying causes.
  • Management strategies are evolving, focusing on risk factor modification and targeted therapies.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of INOCA/MINOCA pathophysiology is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to optimizing patient care.
  • Further research is needed to refine diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions for INOCA/MINOCA.
Abstract

Keywords:
Coronary functional assessmentCoronary microvascular dysfunctionCoronary vasospasmINOCAMINOCASCAD

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