Prognostic implications of coronary artery stenosis and coronary spasm in patients with stable angina: 5-year follow-up of the Abnormal COronary VAsomotion in patients with stable angina and unobstructed coronary arteries (ACOVA) study
Conclusion
Patients with stable angina and unobstructed coronary arteries have a favorable prognosis regarding mortality and non-fatal myocardial infarction after 5 years compared to patients with obstructive CAD irrespective of the presence of coronary artery spasm. However, persistent angina remains a common issue in patients with unobstructed coronary arteries leading to a similar frequency of repeated invasive procedures as in patients with obstructive CAD.
Source: Coronary Artery Disease - Category: Cardiology Tags: Coronary Spasm Source Type: research