Mechanisms and diagnostic evaluation of persistent or recurrent angina following percutaneous coronary revascularization

Filippo Crea, Cathleen Noel Bairey Merz, John F. Beltrame, Colin Berry, Paolo G. Camici, Juan Carlos Kaski, Peter Ong, Carl J. Pepine, Udo Sechtem, Hiroaki Shimokawa

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Abstract

Persistence or recurrence of angina after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may affect about 20-40% of patients during short-medium-term follow-up. This appears to be true even when PCI is 'optimized' using physiology-guided approaches and drug-eluting stents. Importantly, persistent or recurrent angina post-PCI is associated with a significant economic burden. Healthcare costs may be almost two-fold higher among patients with persistent or recurrent angina post-PCI vs. those who become symptom-free. However, practice guideline recommendations regarding the management of patients with angina post-PCI are unclear. Gaps in evidence into the mechanisms of post-PCI angina are relevant, and more research seems warranted. The purpose of this document is to review potential mechanisms for the persistence or recurrence of angina post-PCI, propose a practical diagnostic algorithm, and summarize current knowledge gaps.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2455-2462
Number of pages8
JournalEuropean Heart Journal
Volume40
Issue number29
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019 Aug

Keywords

  • Coronary microvascular dysfunction
  • Coronary spasm
  • Coronary stenosis
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Stable angina

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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