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 139 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
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.