Prinzmetal Angina Flashcards
1
Q
Prinzmetal Angina pathophysiology
A
NOT atherosclerosis
Coronary Vasospasm
2
Q
Major risk factor
A
Smoking
3
Q
Presentation of Prinzmetal angina
A
Pain at rest occurring at night
4
Q
Diagnosis of Prinzmetal angina
A
Coronary arteriography (negative)
- Recurrent chest pain at rest
- Transient ST elevations
- No signs of high grade coronary artery stenosis on coronary arteriography
5
Q
Medication for Prinzmental aginga
A
CCB - Diltiazem