Variant angina in an adolescent

Pediatr Cardiol. 1994 Jan-Feb;15(1):45-7. doi: 10.1007/BF00797007.

Abstract

We describe a case of variant angina associated with acute myocardial ischemia in an adolescent presenting with severe chest pain and transient ST elevation. Subsequent cardiac catheterization revealed normal coronary anatomy, and the patient has been asymptomatic since discharge on calcium channel blockers. Variant angina is a rare cause of chest pain in adolescents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Angina Pectoris, Variant / diagnosis*
  • Angina Pectoris, Variant / drug therapy
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Echocardiography / drug effects
  • Electrocardiography / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Ischemia / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Ischemia / drug therapy
  • Nifedipine / administration & dosage
  • Nitroglycerin / administration & dosage
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Nitroglycerin
  • Nifedipine