Coronary Vasospasm Abutting the Stent: A Rare Though Important Cause of Recurrent Angina

J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 Jun;30(6):E46-E47.

Abstract

Angiogram of the right coronary artery was used to reveal a subtotal occlusion abutting the proximal end of the stent with TIMI I flow that responded quickly to intracoronary nitrates. The patient was diagnosed with vasospastic angina.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / diagnosis
  • Angina Pectoris / drug therapy
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology*
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Coronary Vasospasm / complications*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vasospasm / drug therapy
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology*
  • Diltiazem / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nitroglycerin / therapeutic use
  • Recurrence
  • Stents / adverse effects*
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Diltiazem
  • Nitroglycerin