Cardiac autonomic ganglion ablation for refractory coronary artery spasm after PCI: a case report - Summary - MDSpire

Cardiac autonomic ganglion ablation for refractory coronary artery spasm after PCI: a case report

  • By

  • Fuchao Qu

  • Shanshan Zhang

  • Xiufeng Li

  • Lili Chen

  • Jiageng Wang

  • Xiaohua Ma

  • Chenhui Liu

  • Yifei Liu

  • Yuanxin Wang

  • Leisheng Zhang

  • Wenwei Yue

  • June 9, 2026

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Objective:

To report a case of a patient with post-PCI refractory variant angina and heightened vagal tone, treated with catheter ablation of cardiac autonomic ganglia.

Key Findings:
  • Post-ablation ergonovine testing showed markedly attenuated coronary artery spasm that resolved spontaneously.
  • The patient experienced no chest pain post-ablation.
  • At the 2-month follow-up, angina had completely resolved.
Interpretation:

Remove the entire section as it includes unsupported claims.

Limitations:
  • The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
  • Long-term outcomes and efficacy in a larger population remain to be established.
Conclusion:

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Original Source(s)

Cardiac autonomic ganglion ablation for refractory coronary artery spasm after PCI: a case report

  • by Fuchao Qu, Shanshan Zhang, Xiufeng Li, Lili Chen, Jiageng Wang, Xiaohua Ma, Chenhui Liu, Yifei Liu, Yuanxin Wang, Leisheng Zhang, Wenwei Yue

  • June 9, 2026

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