February 21, 2007New England Journal of Medicine1,599 citations
View Full PaperCoronary Microvascular Dysfunction
Key Result
Management of coronary microvascular dysfunction requires evaluating the underlying cause, iatrogenic factors, and the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease or myocardial disease.
Key Points
- The review aims to summarize the causes and treatment options for coronary microvascular dysfunction.
- Discusses various factors affecting coronary microvascular function.
- Evaluates management strategies for clinical scenarios including iatrogenic causes.
- Considers the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease and myocardial disease.
- Identifies iatrogenic factors as significant contributors to dysfunction.
- Emphasizes the importance of understanding underlying conditions like obstructive coronary artery disease and myocardial disease for proper management.
Main Result
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Abstract
This review discusses the pathogenesis and management of coronary microvascular dysfunction. Factors to consider in clinical management are the cause of the dysfunction and whether it is iatrogenic, whether obstructive coronary artery disease is present, and whether myocardial disease is present.
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Camici et al. (Wed,) reported a other. Management of coronary microvascular dysfunction requires evaluating the underlying cause, iatrogenic factors, and the presence of obstructive coronary artery disease or myocardial disease.