title: Variant angina complicated by polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
abstract: We report a case of variant angina with a classic clinical presentation complicated by polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. The diagnosis was confirmed by demonstrating ST segment elevation during an episode of angina and subsequently by inducing multi-vessel coronary spasm with ergonovine. The patient was treated successfully with long-acting calcium-channel blockers and nitrates.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Electronic address: ashley.chin@uct.ac.za.
authors.forename: Ashley
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D000788:Angina Pectoris, Variant / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology