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Vasospastic angina Flashcards

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What is vasospastic angina?

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Angina caused by transient coronary spasms

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What are the causes of vasospastic angina?

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Cigarette smoking, use of stimulants (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines) or sumatriptan, alcohol, stress, hyperventilation, exposure to cold

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How is vasospastic angina diagnosed?

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Reversible ST elevation on ECG
No troponin I or T level elevations
Coronary spasms on angiography

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What is the treatment of vasospastic angina?

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Calcium channel blockers and nitrates

Avoid beta-blockers

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