Syndrome X: an uncommon cause of angina.
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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Penang Adventist Hospital, Malaysia.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000209:etiology*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome