Coronary artery spasm (CAS) refers to the spontaneous or stimuli-induced transient, often localized and intense subtotal or total constriction/occlusion of the epicardial coronary artery, usually concomitant with angina pectoris with associated elevation of the ST segment on electrocardiogram (ECG).In this article, we present a literature review on post-valvular surgery CAS and report the clinical case of a 77. year-old man who experienced severe early post-aortic surgery chest pain and hemodynamic instability. Emergent coronary angiography revealed severe occlusion of multiple branches of both coronary arteries. The CAS was alleviated with intracoronary infusion of nitroglycerin.
Formica, F., Bamodu, O., Mariani, S., & Paolini, G. (2016). Post-valvular surgery multi-vessel coronary artery spasm - A literature review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. HEART & VASCULATURE, 10, 32-38.
Citazione: | Formica, F., Bamodu, O., Mariani, S., & Paolini, G. (2016). Post-valvular surgery multi-vessel coronary artery spasm - A literature review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. HEART & VASCULATURE, 10, 32-38. |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | Si |
Titolo: | Post-valvular surgery multi-vessel coronary artery spasm - A literature review |
Autori: | Formica, F; Bamodu, O; Mariani, S; Paolini, G |
Autori: | FORMICA, FRANCESCO (Primo) PAOLINI, GIOVANNI (Ultimo) |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2016 |
Lingua: | English |
Rivista: | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY. HEART & VASCULATURE |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2015.10.010 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |