Prior to initiating therapy for vasospastic angina, clinicians should advise patients to modify their risk factors. Vasospastic angina was first identified as a form of angina pectoris by Myron ...

Coronary artery spasm, an important player in ischemic heart disease, is associated with inflammation of coronary adventitia and perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) in patients with vasospastic angina, ...

Background A 50-year-old woman presented with recurrent episodes of unstable angina pectoris refractory to vasodilator treatment. Relevant coronary stenoses were excluded by coronary angiography and ...

A woman with hopes to conceive was diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA); however, she was able to carry a healthy baby to full term without angina attacks after starting treatment of a ...

Dear K.O.S.: That’s an excellent question. Vasospastic angina, also called variant angina or Prinzmetal angina, is caused by spasmodic constriction of the artery, often with blockages, but sometimes ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Vasospastic angina? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Vasospastic angina. Follow the links to read common uses, ...

SAN DIEGO, CA—Patients presenting with chest pain and a positive stress test but no sign of obstructive coronary disease pose a quandary for physicians and frustration for the patients themselves. Now ...

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All patients with a diagnosis of angina should be provided with a sublingual nitrate for treatment of acute symptoms. Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is available as a 300µg tablet or 400µg spray, and can ...

— May reduce incidence of vasospastic angina; appears to be related to LDL reduction, HDL increase — Adding a statin to CCB may further reduce incidence of vasospastic angina ...