Wellens' syndrome causes

Wellens' syndrome Microchapters
Home
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Wellens' syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
CT
Endoscopy
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Wellens' syndrome causes On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Wellens' syndrome causes All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Wellens' syndrome causes
CDC on Wellens' syndrome causes
Wellens' syndrome causes in the news
Blogs on Wellens' syndrome causes
Directions to Hospitals Treating Wellens' syndrome
Risk calculators and risk factors for Wellens' syndrome causes

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Causes

Wellens' syndrome is associated with atherothrombotic occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. Wellens' sign has also been seen as a rare presentation of Takotsubo or stress cardiomyopathy.