Syndrome X: an uncommon cause of angina.
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A 61-year old lady presented clinically in unstable angina with ST-segment depression typical of myocardial ischemia. However, coronary arteries were completely normal at angiography. Exercise testing reproduced symptoms and ST-segment depression. A diagnosis of Syndrome X was made, an uncommon disorder of myocardial ischemia with normal coronary anatomy and excellent prognosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 46 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991