ANGINA: CORONARY ARTERY VASOSPASM (PRINZMETAL'S OR VARIANT ANGINA)

Course overview

Coronary artery vasospasm (CAV; also known as Prinzmetal’s and variant angina) is transient vasospasm that causes constriction of a normal or minimally diseased (e.g., atherosclerotic) coronary artery. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of CAV, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.