Prinzmetal Angina Flashcards

1
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Prinzmetal Angina pathophysiology

A

NOT atherosclerosis

Coronary Vasospasm

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2
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Major risk factor

A

Smoking

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3
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Presentation of Prinzmetal angina

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Pain at rest occurring at night

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4
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Diagnosis of Prinzmetal angina

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Coronary arteriography (negative)

  • Recurrent chest pain at rest
  • Transient ST elevations
  • No signs of high grade coronary artery stenosis on coronary arteriography
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5
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Medication for Prinzmental aginga

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CCB - Diltiazem

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