Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in patients with borderline stenosis of the left anterior descending artery and vasospastic angina: to stent or not to stent? A case report
Conducting an acetylcholine provocation test, as recommended by the European Society of Cardiology guidelines for patients with ischaemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease unveiled severe diffuse vasospasm affecting both the LAD and circumflex arteries. The intricate interplay of pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical presentations necessitates ongoing exploration to uncover the mysteries and refine our diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Anna Bernacik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3333-6454)
- Łukasz J. Niewiara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2577-2923)
- Bartłomiej Guzik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0630-8394)
- Jacek Legutko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2945-3674)
- Piotr Szolc (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6883-8633)
Institutions
- Jagiellonian University (PL)
- Military Hospital (PK)
- John Paul II Hospital (PL)
- Institute of Cardiology (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytae452
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.40