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Cardiac syndrome X

Cardiac Syndrome X, also known as Microvascular Angina, is a condition characterized by angina-like chest pain, abnormal stress test results, or ischemic changes on imaging despite normal coronary arteries

It predominantly affects middle-aged women and is linked to dysfunction in the small blood vessels of the heart, impairing blood flow regulation and causing myocardial ischemia

Diagnosis involves ruling out other cardiac conditions and typically requires coronary angiography, which shows normal coronary arteries, along with evidence of myocardial ischemia through non-invasive tests

Management includes medications to control symptoms such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, nitrates, and potentially newer agents targeting microvascular dysfunction, along with lifestyle modifications

The prognosis for Cardiac Syndrome X is generally good, with a low risk of major adverse cardiac events. However, long-term outcomes and optimal treatment strategies remain areas of ongoing research

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