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Myocardial Infarction and Persistent Angina With No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease

Authors :
Waddah Malas, MD
Ahmed AlBadri, MD
Janet Wei, MD
Puja K. Mehta, MD
R. David Anderson, MD
John Petersen, MD
Louise E. Thomson, MD
Carl J. Pepine, MD
C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD
Source :
JACC: Case Reports, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp 9-14 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2020.

Abstract

Women with myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA) are increasingly recognized. Women with MINOCA are at high risk for major adverse cardiovascular events. In this case, we focus on the importance of early identification and management of MINOCA to improve patients’ angina and related quality of life. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26660849
Volume :
2
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
JACC: Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.369b702086d84a63ad59d7a681e94153
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.11.049