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Acute myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary atherosclerosis: mechanisms and management

  • Giampaolo Niccoli
  • , Giancarla Scalone
  • , Filippo Crea

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Abstract

Myocardial infarction (MI) with no obstructive coronary atherosclerosis (MINOCA) is a syndrome with different causes. Its prevalence ranges between 5 and 25% of all MIs. The prognosis is extremely variable, depending on the causes of MINOCA. Clinical history, echocardiography, coronary angiography, and left ventriculography represent the first-level diagnostic investigations. Nevertheless, additional tests are required in order to establish its specific cause, thus allowing an appropriate risk stratification and treatment. We review pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy of MINOCA and propose an algorithm for its management.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)475-481
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Heart Journal
Volume36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • No obstructive coronary atherosclerosis

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