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Clin. Cardiol. 23, 460-461 (2000)
Joseph Shaheen, M.D., Aryeh Wanderman, M.D., Dan Tzivoni, M.D.
Jesselson Heart Center, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
Summary: Angina pectoris usually occurs in patients with significant coronary artery disease during periods of increased coronary demand such as increased heart rate. Bradycardia is a rare and unusal cause of angina pectoris that should be considered during the evaluation of patients with agnia. This paper reports three cases of bradycardia-induced angina.
Key words: angina, bradycardia
Address for reprints:
Joseph Shaheen, M.D.
Department of Cardiology
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
12 Hans Beyth Street, POB 3235
Jerusalem, Israel 91031
Received: August 10, 1999
Accepted: August 26, 1999