Diagnosis and Management of Vasospastic Angina in a Young Woman Wishing to Become Pregnant

Vasospastic angina can sometimes induce acute myocardial infarction in pregnant women, potentially endangering the lives of mother and child. We describe a case of a young woman with suspected vasospastic angina who wished to become pregnant. Vasospasm provocation testing revealed severe vasospasm, and subsequent appropriate management resulted in successful delivery.