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Prinzmetal's Angina Definition
Common names:
  • Angina Prinzmetal's
  • Angina Variant
  • Coronary Artery Spasm
  • Prinzmetal Angina
  • Prinzmetal's Angina
  • Variant Angina
A person with Prinzmetal's angina has chest pain or discomfort, caused by spasm of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. The spasm reduces the supply of oxygen to the heart muscle, which causes pain. VideosImages
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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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