We spoke to Dr Gustavo Samaja (Policlinico Bancario, Buenos Aires, Argentina) about myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), and especially its prevalence and importance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Questions
- Could you give us a brief overview of myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA)? (0:33)
- How prevalent is MINOCA and what is its prognosis? (2:23)
- How is MINOCA diagnosed? (4:00)
- Could you tell us a little about the prevalence of MINOCA in cardiac patients with COVID-19? (6:47)
- What treatment is recommended for MINOCA and what approaches have been successful? (8:15)
Speaker disclosures: Dr Gustavo Samaja has nothing to declare in relation to this video interview.
Support: Commissioned, edited and funded by Touch Medical Media.
Filmed during a remote video call with Dr Gustavo Samaja, September 2020
