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ArticleAmerican heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice2026

Symptom experience of women with ischemia and no obstructive coronary artery disease: A mixed-methods approach.

Sneha Thandra, Esha Dave, Ana Leon, Jingwen Huang, Arielle Schwartz, Scott Gaignard, Melinda Higgins, Laura P Kimble, Puja K Mehta

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Sneha ThandraUniversity of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, United States of America.
Esha DaveEmory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Ana LeonGeneral Surgery Fellowship Training Program, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Jingwen HuangCardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Arielle SchwartzCardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Scott GaignardCardiovascular Disease Fellowship Training Program, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Melinda HigginsNell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Laura P KimbleNell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.
Puja K MehtaEmory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.

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Abstract

Background: Women with myocardial ischemia with no obstructive arteries (INOCA) often have coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) or coronary vasospasm. INOCA is associated with adverse cardiovascular event risk, recurrent angina hospitalizations, and reduced health-related quality of life (QoL). Objectives: In this mixed-methods study we used qualitative data to understand angina burden, while considering overall symptom experience of patients living with INOCA. Methods: Twenty-four women with INOCA confirmed by coronary angiography were enrolled. A majority ( Results: Mean age was 53.2 ± 10.8 years and body mass index was 30.8 ± 6.9 kg/m Conclusions: This study highlights the substantial emotional and physical challenges women living with INOCA experience, emphasizing critical care gaps. Research efforts should prioritize understanding pathophysiologic mechanisms and improving symptom management to better support patient QoL.

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Angina pectorisCoronary microvascular dysfunctionIschemic heart diseaseQuality of lifeWomen prevention

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