Prinzmetal angina. Questions of pathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

Current problems of Prinzmetal angina (vasospastic angina, variant angina) considers in this review. Attention is drawn to early diagnosis, which should be comprehensive, taking into account possible atypical courses and the development of complications. The important role of electrocardiographic monitoring (including using implantable recorders) is highlighted. It is emphasized that patients with cardiac arrhythmias, syncope are at high risk of developing sudden cardiac death. In this category of patients, it is recommended to timely determine the indications for implantation of a cardioverter - defibrillator. Authors consider the prospects of using new methods of treatment of angina pectoris.

Keywords

• vasospastic angina
• printzmetal angina
• variant angina
• coronary spasm
• syncope
• cardiac arrhythmia
• sudden cardiac arrest