PurposeTo evaluate the imaging features of coronary spasm, including transluminal attenuation gradient (TAG) on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), in patients with vasospastic angina (VA).MethodsA total of 43 patients with a high clinical ...
Jae Yang Park+4 more
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Role of coronary artery spasm in symptomatic and silent myocardial ischemia [PDF]
The revival of the concept of coronary spasm has stimulated research into coronary artery disease. Observations in patients with variant angina have substantially contributed to the appreciation of painless myocardial ischemia.
Maseri, Attilio
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Angiographic demonstration of spontaneous diffuse three vessel coronary artery spasm [PDF]
The spontaneous occurrence of diffuse three vessel coronary artery spasm was documented during routine coronary angiography in three patients with a history of variant angina.
Bell, Malcolm R.+2 more
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FIGO recommendations on the management of postpartum hemorrhage 2022
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 157, Issue S1, Page 3-50, March 2022.
Maria Fernanda Escobar+26 more
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The Vanishing Stenosis: ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Rhythm Disturbance due to Coronary Artery Spasm-Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]
A 62-year-old lady was admitted with clinical and electrocardiograph features of acute myocardial infarction. Urgent coronary arteriography was performed, demonstrating a single discrete stenosis of one coronary artery.
Gosai, J., Grech, E.D., Malkin, C.J.
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient left ventricular dysfunction that typically occurs after emotional or physical stress. TCM has a benign prognosis and serious complications are uncommon.
Min Gyu Kang+5 more
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A case of newly demonstrated coronary spasm 4 months after paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation for in-stent restenosis [PDF]
SummaryA 56-year-old woman with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia was admitted to our hospital with acute inferior myocardial infarction. The patient had total occlusion of the right coronary artery (RCA) segment 2, and bare-metal stents were placed.
Katayama, Tetsuji+5 more
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Effect of intracoronary adenosine on ergonovine-induced vasoconstricted coronary arteries [PDF]
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adenosine on epicardial coronary artery diameterduring ergonovine provocation testing.Methods: A total of 158 patients who underwent an ergonovine provocation test with intracoronaryadenosine ...
Ahn, Jinhee+9 more
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Coronary artery spasm—Clinical features, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment [PDF]
SummaryCoronary (artery) spasm plays an important role in the pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease, including stable angina, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden death. The prevalence of coronary spasm differs among populations, is higher
Harada, Eisaku+4 more
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A case of capecitabine-induced coronary microspasm in a patient with rectal cancer [PDF]
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the most frequently used chemotherapy agent concomitant with radiotherapy in the management of patients with rectal cancer. Capecitabine is an oral fluoropyrimidine that mimics the pharmaconkinetics of infusional 5-FU.
Arbea, L. (Leire)+3 more
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