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Micturition angina: a case report.

J L Marriott, P A Vogt

Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care

|May 1, 1977

Summary

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Micturition angina, a rare condition where urination triggers chest pain, is presented in a patient with aortic regurgitation and ischemic heart disease. This case highlights the obscure mechanisms behind this unusual cardiac symptom.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Urology

Background:

Aortic regurgitation and ischemic heart disease are significant cardiovascular conditions.
Micturition angina is a rare syndrome linking urination to cardiac events.

Observation:

A patient with aortic regurgitation and ischemic heart disease experienced recurrent angina during normal micturition.
This symptom occurred without apparent physical strain during urination.

Findings:

The case represents one of the few documented instances of micturition angina in medical literature.
The underlying pathophysiological mechanism for this syndrome remains poorly understood.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for further research into the neurovascular mechanisms linking micturition to cardiac ischemia.

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Understanding this link may improve diagnosis and management for patients with co-existing cardiovascular and lower urinary tract conditions.