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Coronary artery spasm.

S B Freedman, D R Richmond

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Variant angina, caused by coronary artery spasm, presents with ST elevation. Treatment depends on coronary obstruction severity, with calcium antagonists for minor disease and bypass grafting for significant obstructions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Vascular Medicine
    • Clinical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Variant angina (Prinzmetal's angina) is characterized by ST-segment elevation, indicating transmural myocardial ischemia.
    • It results from spasm in large epicardial coronary arteries, often superimposed on fixed obstructions of varying degrees.
    • Clinical presentation differs based on the severity of underlying coronary artery disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate clinical profiles of variant angina based on coronary obstruction.
    • To guide treatment strategies according to the degree of coronary artery disease in variant angina patients.
    • To highlight the broader role of coronary spasm in cardiovascular events.

    Main Methods:

    • Coronary angiography to assess the degree of fixed coronary obstruction.

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  • Pharmacological provocation (e.g., ergonovine) to induce and document coronary spasm.
  • Clinical correlation of symptoms with angiographic findings and treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Coronary angiography is crucial for differentiating minor from significant (greater than 70%) coronary obstructions.
    • In patients with minor disease or normal arteries, beta-blockers are contraindicated; calcium antagonists are recommended post-spasm documentation.
    • Significant fixed obstructions warrant consideration for bypass grafting if feasible.

    Conclusions:

    • Treatment for variant angina must be tailored to the presence and severity of fixed coronary obstructions.
    • Coronary artery spasm is a significant factor in various ischemic syndromes, including angina at rest, myocardial infarction, and sudden death.