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[Angina pectoris with normal coronary arteries]
Archivos Del Instituto De Cardiologia De Mexico
|September 1, 1981
Summary
This study found that treatments effectively reduced or eliminated chest pain (angina pectoris) in most patients. No deaths, heart attacks, or severe arrhythmias occurred during the follow-up period.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
Context:
- Study conducted at the Hospital for Cardiology and Neurology of the Mexican Institute for Social Security.
- Twelve patients (8 female, 4 male; ages 33-60) diagnosed with angina pectoris were evaluated.
Purpose:
- To assess the outcomes of patients diagnosed with angina pectoris.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for managing chest pain and related cardiac conditions.
Summary:
- Patients presented with stable (3) or unstable (9) angina pectoris.
- Diagnostic tests included resting ECG, stress ECG (Bruce protocol), and left ventriculogram.
- Interventions included atrial stimulation with a pacemaker and nitroglycerin for coronary spasm; one patient showed hypokinesia with coronary spasm.
Impact:
- Over a median follow-up of 19.4 months, angina pectoris improved or resolved in 11 out of 12 patients.
- No deaths, myocardial infarctions, or severe arrhythmias were reported during the follow-up period.
- This suggests positive outcomes and safety of management strategies for angina pectoris.