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Coronary artery spasm: clinical experience and implications.

R Ginsburg

    Hospital Practice (Office Ed.)
    |April 1, 1983
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    Coronary vasospasm often involves underlying atherosclerosis, even if not visible on angiography. All patients with coronary vasospasm need treatment, and calcium channel blockers may improve the disease

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Vascular Biology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Coronary vasospasm can occur in arteries that appear normal on angiography.
    • Histological examination frequently reveals atherosclerotic lesions in these cases.
    • The presence of atherosclerosis is a key consideration in managing coronary vasospasm.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the necessity of treatment for all coronary vasospasm patients.
    • To highlight the potential disease-modifying effects of calcium channel blockers.
    • To discuss the relationship between coronary vasospasm and atherosclerosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of histological findings in patients with coronary vasospasm.
    • Analysis of clinical outcomes in patients treated for coronary vasospasm.
    • Evaluation of the role of calcium channel blockers in managing coronary vasospasm.

    Main Results:

    • Histological evidence of atherosclerosis is consistently found in coronary vasospasm.
    • Angiographic appearance does not exclude underlying atherosclerotic disease.
    • Calcium channel blockers offer both symptomatic relief and potential disease modification.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapy is mandatory for all patients diagnosed with coronary vasospasm.
    • Calcium channel blockers are a cornerstone treatment, potentially altering disease progression.
    • Understanding the link between vasospasm and atherosclerosis is crucial for effective patient management.

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