Synonyms: microvascular angina
Microvascular Angina (previously known as Cardiac syndrome X (CSX)) is characterised by angina-like chest discomfort, ST-segment depression during exercise, and normal coronary arteries at angiography. CSX is much more common in women than in men. CSX is not necessarily benign and is linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes and a poor quality of life.1 2 3
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/cardiovascular-disease/microvascular-angina-cardiac-syndrome-x-pro