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Microvascular Angina (Cardiac Syndrome X)

ANGINA PECTORIS or angina-like chest pain with a normal coronary arteriogram and positive EXERCISE TEST. The cause of the syndrome is unknown. While its recognition is of clinical importance, its prognosis is excellent. (Braunwald, Heart Disease, 4th ed, p1346; Jablonski Dictionary of Syndromes & Eponymic Diseases, 2d ed). It is different from METABOLIC SYNDROME X, a syndrome characterized by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA, that has increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Also Known As:
Cardiac Syndrome X; X Syndrome, Angina; Angina Syndrome X; Angina Syndrome Xs; Angina X Syndrome; Angina X Syndromes; Syndrome Xs, Angina; Syndrome, Angina X; Angina Pectoris with Normal Coronary Arteriogram; Angina, Microvascular; Syndrome X, Angina; Syndrome X, Cardiac
Networked: 298 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 60 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Myocardial Ischemia (Ischemic Heart Diseases)
2. Spasm (Spasms)
3. Ischemia
4. Insulin Resistance
5. Diabetes Mellitus

Experts

1. Crea, Filippo: 17 articles (01/2020 - 04/2005)
2. Sestito, Alfonso: 13 articles (01/2015 - 04/2005)
3. Berry, Colin: 8 articles (04/2022 - 12/2018)
4. Lanza, Gaetano A: 8 articles (02/2018 - 05/2005)
5. Kaski, Juan Carlos: 7 articles (07/2017 - 01/2002)
6. Rasmi, Yousef: 7 articles (10/2016 - 01/2012)
7. Lanza, Gaetano Antonio: 7 articles (01/2016 - 04/2005)
8. Ford, Thomas J: 6 articles (11/2020 - 12/2018)
9. Di Monaco, Antonio: 5 articles (07/2013 - 11/2008)
10. Lamendola, Priscilla: 5 articles (07/2013 - 11/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Microvascular Angina:
1. Nicorandil (SG 75)IBA
2. Insulin (Novolin)FDA Link
3. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)IBA
4. Acetylcholine (Acetylcholine Chloride)FDA Link
5. Arginine (L-Arginine)FDA Link
6. CalciumIBA
7. Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme)IBA
8. Antihypertensive Agents (Antihypertensives)IBA
9. Proton Pump InhibitorsIBA
10. benzoylamido- 4'- aminostilbene- 2,2'- disulfonate (BADS)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Catheters
3. Counterpulsation (External Counterpulsation)
4. Estrogen Replacement Therapy
5. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)