Attenuation of exercise induced ST elevation in non-obstructive coronary disease-a case for calcium channel blockade?

Abstract

A male smoker already on atenolol therapy, presented with chest pain and dramatic exercise induced ST segment elevation. Coronary angiography demonstrated non-obstructive disease and treatment with diltiazem abolished ST segment elevation on subsequent exercise testing. © The Author 2010. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Association of Physicians. All rights reserved.