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ECG during pain crisis.
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed during pain episode and was normal with no ST-segment changes (Figure 1).
Coronarography showing a near total occlusion of the circumflex artery (red arrow).
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This led to a complete relief of the previously detected lesion; so, the procedure was halted, and the diagnosis of vasospastic angina (VSA) was retained (Figures 2 and 3).
Relief of the stenosis after intracoronary NTG.
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This led to a complete relief of the previously detected lesion; so, the procedure was halted, and the diagnosis of vasospastic angina (VSA) was retained (Figures 2 and 3).