Which of the following is a characteristic feature of syndrome X?

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Patient presenting with typical symptoms of angina but normal angiogram is a characteristic feature of syndrome X. Angiogram showing severe abnormalities is not a feature of syndrome X.
Features of syndrome X are:
•Patient has typical symptoms of angina yet has normal angiogram
•May show definite signs of ischemia during exercise testing
•Pathogenesis thought to be due to inadequate vasodilator reserve of coronary resistance vessels
•Has better prognosis than patient with overt atherosclerotic disease

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Feature of Syndrome