Diagnosis of Microvascular Angina

Clinical Assessment
Non Invasive Tests
Invasive Tests
Symptoms
Common Triggers
93%
81%

Chest Pain

Shortness of Breath

Fatigue

88%
80%

Emotional Stress

Exercise

73%

Cold Environment

49%
ECG
Stress ECG
Cardiac CT
SPECT
Stress MRI
Invasive Angiography with Physiology & VasoReactivity tests

Bolus Thermodilution (CFR & IMR)

Continuous Thermodilution (CFR & MMR)

Acetylcholine Vasoreactivity Test

Diagnosis after 1 year
Diagnosis after 3 years
6 go through > 4 consultations before diagnosis
5 consult > 3 Cardiologists before diagnosis
5 are referred to Gastro Review
Out of 10 Patients with Microvascular Angina
3 are referred to a Psychiatrist
6 had presented to ED at least once

Diagnosis of Microvascular Angina

The Right Expertise Matters
6 are told symptoms not cardiac
7 are discharged with no diagnosis and no treatment

Oxford Microvascular Angina Service

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Expert Consultation
Advanced & Guidelines-Indicated State-of-the Art Invasive Diagnostics

Definitve & Accurate Diagnosis

Non-Invasive Diagnostics