Frequency and Clinical Impact of Family History of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Vasospastic Angina.

Hiroki TeragawaYuko UchimuraChikage OshitaYu HashimotoShuichi Nomura

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease (2023)

Patients with VSA have a higher FH-CAD frequency than those with atherosclerotic CAD, especially in females. Although FH-CAD may affect vascular function in patients with VSA, its effect on the severity and prognosis of VSA appears to be minimal. FH-CAD and its confirmation may assist in CAD diagnosis, especially in female patients.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
percutaneous coronary intervention
cardiovascular events
coronary artery bypass grafting
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
aortic stenosis
prognostic factors
type diabetes
heart failure
patient reported outcomes