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[Coronary heart disease with a marked vasospastic component associated with the menstrual cycle and its treatment]
Vnitrni Lekarstvi
|October 1, 1995
Insights
This case study highlights a patient whose severe ischemic heart disease symptoms correlated with her menstrual cycle. Ovarian activity elimination via actinotherapy was explored as a treatment solution.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gynecology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Ischemic heart disease (IHD) presents significant challenges, particularly in women.
- The link between hormonal fluctuations and cardiovascular events is an area of ongoing research.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old female patient experienced severe IHD manifestations, including recurrent myocardial infarctions, malignant arrhythmias, and angina pectoris.
- Her cardiac symptoms demonstrated a distinct correlation with the menstrual cycle.
Findings:
- The patient's complex cardiac condition suggested a potential hormonal influence.
- Elimination of ovarian activity through actinotherapy was considered an individualized therapeutic approach.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering hormonal factors in female cardiovascular health.
- Further research into the interplay between the menstrual cycle and IHD is warranted.
- Individualized treatment strategies may be necessary for complex cardiovascular cases in women.
Abstract:
The authors describe the case of a 46-year-old patient with serious manifestations of ischaemic heart disease-repeated myocardial infarctions, malignant arrhythmias, the algic form of angina pectoris, whose complaints were markedly linked to the menstrual cycle. The authors mention also the individual solution, i.e. elimination of ovarian activity by actinotherapy.