Paradoxical coronary vasospasm and transient apical ballooning in a post-menopausal woman: An imaging case report of an unusual INOCA presentation

Madhavi Kadiyala, Saikrishna Patibandla, Erin D. Michos

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Abstract

Ischemia with non-obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA), a common cause of angina, can occur due to coronary vasospasm, microvascular dysfunction, endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis or a combination of these mechanisms. We describe a case of adenosine-associated paradoxical coronary vasospasm and Takotsubo-like apical ballooning in a postmenopausal woman with underlying mild coronary atherosclerosis and microvascular dysfunction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number100101
JournalAmerican Heart Journal Plus: Cardiology Research and Practice
Volume13
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2022

Keywords

  • Adenosine
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
  • Coronary vasospasm
  • Ischemia with non-obstructive coronary artery disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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