Complications of Variant Angina: A Case Report

Complications of Variant Angina: A Case Report

Abstract The case of a patient with Prinzmetal's angina causing syncope due to atrioventricular block, and later causing death, is presented. Electrocardiogram during the episodes demonstrate multiple coronary artery involvement. Detection and differential diagnosis of ST-segment elevation duri...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian journal of cardiology 2012-03, Vol.28 (2), p.245.e5-245.e7
Hauptverfasser: Bohm, Adam, MD, DSc, Kiss, Robert, MD, PhD, Dorian, Paul, MD, MSc, Pinter, Arnold, MD
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Sprache:eng
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Adult
Angina Pectoris, Variant - complications
Angina Pectoris, Variant - diagnosis
Atrioventricular Block - etiology
Cardiovascular
Electrocardiography
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Syncope - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract The case of a patient with Prinzmetal's angina causing syncope due to atrioventricular block, and later causing death, is presented. Electrocardiogram during the episodes demonstrate multiple coronary artery involvement. Detection and differential diagnosis of ST-segment elevation during paced rhythm is discussed.
ISSN:0828-282X
1916-7075
DOI:10.1016/j.cjca.2011.10.011