<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><bold>Introduction:</bold> Wellens’ Syndrome is indicated by deeply inverted or biphasic T-waves in V2-V3 precordial leads without ST elevation or pathological Q waves, immediately following an episode of angina pectoris.<bold>Case presentation:</bold> A case of Wellens’ syndrome depicted by coronary CT angiography (CTA) and invasive coronary angiography is reported.<bold>Conclusion:</bold> Recognition of these ECG changes is important, due to the imminent danger of acute LAD occlusion. Patients with Wellens’ syndrome should undergo invasive coronary angiography without delay. Ischemia provocation tests (i.e. treadmill) are contraindicated in these patients.</abstract>

Introduction: Wellens’ Syndrome is indicated by deeply inverted or biphasic T-waves in V2-V3 precordial leads without ST elevation or pathological Q waves, immediately following an episode of angina pectoris.Case presentation: A case of Wellens’ syndrome depicted by coronary CT angiography (CTA) and invasive coronary angiography is reported.Conclusion: Recognition of these ECG changes is important, due to the imminent danger of acute LAD occlusion. Patients with Wellens’ syndrome should undergo invasive coronary angiography without delay. Ischemia provocation tests (i.e. treadmill) are contraindicated in these patients.

Wellens’ Syndrome Depicted by Coronary CT Angiography

MTA-SE Cardiovascular Imaging Research Group, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest,

Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies

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Introduction: Wellens’ Syndrome is indicated by deeply inverted or biphasic T-waves in V2-V3 precordial leads without ST elevation or pathological Q waves,...

Wellens’ Syndrome Depicted by Coronary CT Angiography

Pubblicato online: 30 dic 2016

Pagine: 185 - 187

Ricevuto: 10 set 2016

Accettato: 16 ott 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jce-2016-0023

Parole chiave
coronary CTA, invasive angiography, Wellens’ syndrome, critical LAD occlusion

© 2016 Zsófia Dóra Drobni et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Wellens’ Syndrome Depicted by Coronary CT Angiography

Pubblicato online: 30 dic 2016

Pagine: 185 - 187

Ricevuto: 10 set 2016

Accettato: 16 ott 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jce-2016-0023

Parole chiavecoronary CTA, invasive angiography, Wellens’ syndrome, critical LAD occlusion

© 2016 Zsófia Dóra Drobni et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
coronary CTA, invasive angiography, Wellens’ syndrome, critical LAD occlusion