Syndrome X

Ailments, illnesses, and syndromes of unknown etiologies.

Syndrome X

(Cardiac) syndrome X is angina without clear atherosclerosis on coronary angiography . It occurs more often in young women. Some studies have found increased risk of other vasospastic disorders in Syndrome X patients, such as migraine and Raynaud's phenomenon . It is treated with calcium channel blockers , such as nifedipine.

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