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Successful treatment of vasospastic angina with a coronary stent.

Authors :
Serrador A
Roman JA
Duran JM
Gimeno F
Vega JL
Fernandez-Aviles F
Source :
The Journal of invasive cardiology [J Invasive Cardiol] 2000 Nov; Vol. 12 (11), pp. 586-8.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Calcium antagonists are the treatment of choice in vasospasm angina when no stenosis or mild stenosis are present. We present a case in which ergonovine echocardiography showed vasospasm of the right coronary artery despite optimal medical treatment. Stenting of a mild stenosis in that artery successfully controlled vasospasm and a pre-discharge ergonovine echocardiographic test was negative. The patient remains asymptomatic one year after stenting.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1042-3931
Volume :
12
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of invasive cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11060572