- 6 Major Causes of Vasospastic Angina
Vasospastic angina, also known as Prinzmetal’s angina or variant angina, is a type of chest pain caused by spasms in the coronary arteries Unlike typical angina, which is often triggered by physical exertion or stress, vasospastic angina occurs unpredictably, often at rest or during the night
- Prinzmetal Angina - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Vasospastic angina, variant angina, or Prinzmetal angina is a known clinical entity characterized by chest pain at rest with transient ischemic electrocardiographic changes in the ST segment, with a prompt response to nitrates These symptoms are attributed to coronary arteries spasm [1][2]
- Angina - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Angina is relatively common But some people may not be able to tell it apart from other types of chest pain, such as heartburn If you have unexplained chest pain, get medical help right away Types There are different types of angina The type depends on the cause and whether rest or medicine eases symptoms Stable angina Stable angina is the most common form of angina It usually happens
- Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern? - Mayo Clinic
A coronary artery spasm is a temporary squeezing of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart The condition causes chest pain, called angina During a coronary artery spasm, less blood flows to the heart Other names for coronary artery spasms are: Prinzmetal's angina Vasospastic angina
- Variant angina - Wikipedia
Variant angina, also known as Prinzmetal angina, vasospastic angina, angina inversa, coronary vessel spasm, or coronary artery vasospasm, [2] is a syndrome typically consisting of angina (cardiac chest pain) Variant angina differs from stable angina in that it commonly occurs in individuals who are at rest or even asleep, whereas stable angina is generally triggered by exertion or intense
- Prinzmetal Angina - American Heart Association
The American Heart Association explains Prinzmetal’s angina, which always occurs when a person is at rest, usually between midnight and early morning
- What Is Variant Angina? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Variant angina is a type of chest pain that originates from the heart Unlike stable angina, which is brought on by physical exertion, variant angina attacks occur when a person is at rest or asleep Also known as Prinzmetal’s angina or vasospastic angina, it is defined by a temporary spasm in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle This spasm causes a sudden narrowing
- Mechanisms of Coronary Artery Spasm | Circulation
The term coronary artery spasm (CAS) refers to a sudden, intense vasoconstriction of an epicardial coronary artery that causes vessel occlusion or near occlusion Although CAS may be involved in other coronary syndromes, it represents the usual cause of variant angina Figure 1 (Top) ST-segment
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