Abstract
The successful stent placement for treatment of recurrent vasospastic angina in a patient with nonstenotic coronary arteries is described. Use of the Palmaz-Schatz stent resulted in successful vasodilation that completely prevented anginal attacks. This procedure represents an alternative treatment for patients with vasospastic angina refractory to aggressive medical therapy.
MeSH terms
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Angina Pectoris, Variant / diagnostic imaging
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Angina Pectoris, Variant / drug therapy
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Angina Pectoris, Variant / surgery*
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Coronary Angiography
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Drug Tolerance
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Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage
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Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
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Follow-Up Studies
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Heparin / administration & dosage
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Heparin / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Isosorbide Dinitrate / administration & dosage
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Isosorbide Dinitrate / therapeutic use
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Recurrence
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Stents*
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Thrombolytic Therapy
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Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage
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Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use
Substances
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Fibrinolytic Agents
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Vasodilator Agents
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Heparin
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Isosorbide Dinitrate