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Original Articles

Thoracic Facet Joint Syndrome, Simulating Angina Pectoris: A Case Report.

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Pages 96-97 | Published online: 07 Jul 2016
 

Abstract

A 70 year old man suffered recurrent attacks of anginalike pain for at least five years. An exercise-ECG, hyperventilation test, echocardiography, coronary arteriography, and myocardial scintigraphy detected no signs of cardiac disorder. Physical examination of the thoracic spine indicated a thoracic facet joint syndrome and relevant therapy with manipulation and local injections abolished the attacks.

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