Severe Coronary Vasospasm Complicated with Ventricular Tachycardia

Introduction

Variant form of angina was first described by Prinzmetal as transient and recurrent coronary spasm leading to recurrent episodes of myocardial ischemia. Although so many factors can trigger or aggravate coronary vasospasm; endothelial dysfunction was considered as an important mechanism underlying this situation. The location and extent of vasospasm determine the seriousness of the clinical picture, which can include myocardial infarction severe arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock and even death.

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