Prinzmetal's Variant Angina
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What is the definition of Prinzmetal's Variant Angina?

Prinzmetal's variant angina (PVA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of chest pain (angina) that usually occur when a person is at rest, between midnight and early morning. Typical angina, by contrast, is often triggered by physical exertion or emotional stress. Episodes of PVA can be very painful, and may last from several minutes to thirty minutes. In some cases the pain may spread from the chest to the head, shoulder, or arm. The pain associated with PVA is caused by a spasm in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries). This results in an obstruction of blood flow. In some people, persistent spasms increase the risk for serious complications such as a life-threatening arrhythmia or heart attack. PVA most commonly occurs in people who smoke and people who have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In many cases it occurs for unknown reasons in otherwise healthy people. In some cases it may be triggered by alcohol withdrawal, stress, exposure to cold, certain medications, or use of stimulants such as cocaine. The diagnosis of PVA involves findings on an electrocardiogram, evidence of the spasms on angiogram, and relief of sudden symptoms with medicines called nitrates.

What are the alternative names for Prinzmetal's Variant Angina?

Prinzmetal's variant angina
Angina inversa
Coronary artery vasospasm
Prinzmetal angina
Variant angina
Vasospastic angina

Who are the top Prinzmetal's Variant Angina Local Doctors?

Advanced in Prinzmetal's Variant Angina

Dr. Monther F. Bzour

Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

Advanced in Prinzmetal's Variant Angina

Dr. Monther F. Bzour

Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

OSF Saint Katharine - Cardiology

215 East 1st Street Suite 214,

Dixon, IL

815-285-5853

Languages Spoken:

English, Arabic

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Monther Bzour is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dixon, Illinois. Dr. Bzour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prinzmetal's Variant Angina. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bzour is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology.

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Dr. Mark W. Hiser

Cardiology | Internal Medicine

Advanced in Prinzmetal's Variant Angina

Dr. Mark W. Hiser

Cardiology | Internal Medicine

OSF Cardiovascular Institute

444 Roxbury Road,

Rockford, IL

815-398-3000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Mark Hiser is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Hiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prinzmetal's Variant Angina. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Tachycardia. Dr. Hiser is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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Advanced in Prinzmetal's Variant Angina

Dr. Tulio A. Diaz

Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Advanced in Prinzmetal's Variant Angina

Dr. Tulio A. Diaz

Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 400 Bldg 4,

Dallas, TX

214-369-3613

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

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Dr. Tulio Diaz earned his medical degree from Universidad Libre de Cali in Cali, Colombia, in 1999. After medical school, he completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. Following, he went on to a Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Vascular Medicine; As well as completing Interventional Cardiology training, both at Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Being a board-certified interventional cardiologist, he is the first cardiologist in the metroplex to specifically obtain a certification in vascular interpretation through ARDMS. As well as, obtaining certifications in Endovascular Interventions for peripheral vascular disease through SMVB and a certification in Vascular Medicine.Furthermore, he is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He is also a Member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. As well as the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prinzmetal's Variant Angina. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Unstable Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Atherectomy.