Prinzmetal Angina
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Prinzmetal angina is a type of chest pain caused by a transient spasm of the coronary arteries, which temporarily reduces blood flow to the heart.
How it presents: It usually appears at rest, frequently during the night or early morning, as a tight chest pain that eases spontaneously or with treatment prescribed by the doctor.
Common causes: It is related to spasm of the coronary arteries, which can be linked to various factors.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the one who evaluates this type of chest pain and the studies needed to characterize it. When facing chest pain, especially if it is sudden or severe, seeking medical attention without delay is essential.
Data on 153 doctors who treat prinzmetal angina
Which specialist treats prinzmetal angina?
Prinzmetal angina should be evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who can confirm the diagnosis through specific tests. See this specialist if you have chest pain, especially at rest or during the night.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in prinzmetal angina
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Montufar Martinez
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Maripaz Domínguez Durán
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
What is prinzmetal angina?
Prinzmetal angina is a type of chest pain caused by a transient spasm of the coronary arteries, which temporarily reduces blood flow to the heart.
Which doctor treats prinzmetal angina?
Prinzmetal angina should be evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who can confirm the diagnosis through specific tests. See this specialist if you have chest pain, especially at rest or during the night.