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Fluctuations in the amplitude of ST-segment elevation in vasospastic angina
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Hung, Ming-Jui |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | RATIONALE ST-segment elevation localizes an ischemic lesion to the coronary artery supplying the area of the myocardium reflected by the electrocardiographic leads. Dynamic ST-segment elevation can be due to severe transmural ischemia secondary to a thrombus, vasospasm, or a tightly fixed coronary artery lesion or a combination of these situations. PATIENT CONCERNS In this study, we report on two patients with angina who had fluctuations in ST-segment amplitude on serial electrocardiograms. The amplitude of ST-segment elevation varied between 1-20 mm. DIAGNOSES Vasospastic angina (VSA) was diagnosed based on electrocardiography and coronary angiography. INTERVENTIONS Calcium antagonists were prescribed for both patients. OUTCOMES No recurrent VSA was noted during outpatient follow-up. LESSONS VSA can be associated with fluctuations in the amplitude of ST-segment elevation, indicating dynamic coronary vasospasm in different locations and extensions in patients with VSA. |
| Starting Page | 24 |
| Ending Page | 31 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| PubMed reference number | 28296760v1 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000006334 |
| DOI | 10.1097/MD.0000000000006334 |
| Journal | Medicine |
| Volume Number | 96 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Angina Pectoris Angina Pectoris, Variant Calcium Coronary Artery Vasospasm Coronary angiography Electrocardiography Myocardial Ischemia Myocardium Patients Thrombosis Vasospasm, Intracranial angiogram |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |