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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2020; 8(16): 3601-3607
Published online Aug 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3601
Published online Aug 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i16.3601
Spontaneous multivessel coronary artery spasm diagnosed with intravascular ultrasound imaging: A case report
Hao-Yu Wu, Yi-Wei Cao, Feng-Jun Chang, Lei Liang, Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an 710068, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Wu HY, Cao YW, and Liang L drafted the manuscript; Wu HY, Cao YW, Chang FJ and Liang L participated in the treatment of this patient; Wu HY and Liang L supervised the treatment and revised the manuscript; all authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Lei Liang, MD, PhD, Professor, Doctor, Teacher, Department of Cardiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, No. 256 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710068, Shaanxi Province, China. wxs5132006@126.com
Received: March 3, 2020
Peer-review started: March 3, 2020
First decision: April 24, 2020
Revised: May 27, 2020
Accepted: July 16, 2020
Article in press: July 16, 2020
Published online: August 26, 2020
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Peer-review started: March 3, 2020
First decision: April 24, 2020
Revised: May 27, 2020
Accepted: July 16, 2020
Article in press: July 16, 2020
Published online: August 26, 2020
Processing time: 175 Days and 0.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Coronary artery spasm is an important cause of myocardial ischemia. Although coronary artery spasm has been known for a long time, its mechanisms have not yet been identified. Coronary artery spasm is prevalent in Asian countries, but many clinicians, especially young clinicians, pay less attention to coronary artery spasm, which may result in misdiagnosis and mistreatment. It is essential for clinicians to be aware of coronary artery spasm, which may be hard to detect but can be lethal, in order to diagnose and treat patients appropriately.