For Angina -- Variant we have a term and definition in Cardiovascular.

Angina -- Variant (Cardiovascular)

Also known as vasospastic or Prinzmetal's angina, it is caused by vasospasm of coronary vessels, causing a reduction in blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Atherosclerotic plaques may or may not be involved.
Therapy. Vasodilators (i.e. nitrates and calcium channel blockers) should be used to treat this type of angina. Beta-blockers can actually cause vasospasm and are therefore contraindicated. The choice of which drug to use would depend on other indications and contraindications the patient presents with.

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