Prinzmetal’s angina typically occurs when a person is at rest, usually between midnight and early morning. Quite painful, these attacks are caused by spasms in the coronary arteries. Considered a rare condition, Prinzmetal’s angina usually occurs in younger patients than those who have other kinds of #angina. Here's a clip from a recent interview with cardiologist Dr. Peter Reyes of The Heart Center at Mercy on the topic... | Mercy Medical Media | Facebook

MD Medicine Physician 🏥 on Instagram: "Prinzmetal Angina & Aspirin: What You Need to Know The Catch: Aspirin can sometimes worsen symptoms in Prinzmetal (Variant) Angina. Here’s why: 1. Unopposed alpha-receptor stimulation: Aspirin inhibits prostacyclin (a vasodilator) more than thromboxane A2 (a vasoconstrictor). This can lead to coronary vasoconstriction and exacerbate the spasm. 2. Potential for paradoxical response: In some cases, aspirin might not effectively manage the pain and could even