Kaski J.C., Eslick G.D., Bairey Merz C.N. (eds.) Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Springer, 2013. — 350 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4471-4837-1Written by leading authorities in the field, Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries comprehensively reviews the clinical presentation and the pathogenesis of the condition, as well as its management. This book provides a practical tool for the clinician and a bank of information and new ideas for research scientists and clinical researchers interested in understanding the causes and mechanisms of chest pain with normal coronary arteries. Whether the pain be of gastroenterologic, cardiac or endocrine in origin, the book focuses on effective diagnosis, treatment and management of different pathologies in patients. Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries is an essential read for all clinicians involved in managing patients with chest pain, and those that should be aware of non-cardiac chest pain.Introductory chapters
Cardiac Syndrome X: An Overview
Non-Cardiac Chest Pain of Non-Esophageal Origin
Epidemiology and Pathogenesis
Esophageal Chest Pain
Epidemiology of Cardiac Syndrome X and Microvascular Angina
Healthcare Costs of Angina in Women
Psychological Aspects: Diagnosis and Management
Cardiac Syndrome X and Myocardial Ischemia: Pathogenesis
Endothelial Dysfunction in Microvascular Angina
The Pathogenesis of Vasospastic Angina
The Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon
Microvascular Angina in Different Clinical Conditions
Microvascular Angina in Essential Hypertension
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Microvascular Angina in Different Clinical Conditions: Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome
The Transplanted Heart
Immune Responses in Atherosclerosis and Microvascular Angina
Microvascular Coronary Dysfunction Post–Myocardial Revascularization
The Role of Microvascular Coronary Dysfunction in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithms
Angina in Women: Epidemiology, Prognosis and Diagnosis
The Role of Positron Emission Tomography
The Role of MRI for Diagnosis in Women with Angina and Open Arteries
Role of Echocardiography in Evaluation of Women with Chest Pain
Assessment of Coronary Vasomotor Responses: Clinical Usefulness
New Techniques for the Assessment of Coronary Microvascular Abnormalities
Prognosis
Cardiac Syndrome X Prognosis
Impaired Quality of Life – Causes, Assessment and Management
Treatment
Cardiac Syndrome X: Management Algorithms
Hormonal Changes in Cardiac Syndrome X – Role of Testosterone
Management of Estrogen Deficiency
Progesterone Deficiency
Management of Pain
Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries: Future Directions