Spontaneous coronary artery dissection during a dobutamine stress echocardiography

Echocardiography. 2006 Mar;23(3):232-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2006.00141.x.

Abstract

We report a case of a spontaneous dissection of the right coronary artery during a dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) study in a middle-aged male. Our patient experienced a severe retrosternal pain of abrupt onset during the DSE study, whereas EKG was evident of significant ST segment elevation in II, III, avF, and V5-V6 leads, followed by an accelerated idioventricular rhythm. Immediate coronary angiogram revealed a minor dissection of the distal part of the right coronary artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Cardiotonic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Dobutamine / adverse effects*
  • Echocardiography, Stress / adverse effects*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Dobutamine