A case of multivessel coronary artery spasm resulting in wandering ST segment elevation

Int J Cardiol. 2006 Apr 28;109(1):121-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.03.066. Epub 2006 Jan 18.

Abstract

We describe a case of recurrent episodes of resting myocardial ischaemia associated with ST elevation on ECG in different territories. Multivessel coronary artery spasm was demonstrated that was reversed with intracoronary glycerine trinitrate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vasospasm / drug therapy
  • Coronary Vasospasm / physiopathology*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Conduction System
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nitroglycerin / therapeutic use
  • Recurrence
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Nitroglycerin