Abstract
While catheter-induced spasm is considered to be rare, it needs to be ruled out (especially in cases of left main stenosis) to avoid unnecessary revascularization. We present a patient where the underlying tendency for coronary spasm was so high, the severe spasm was possibly the underlying cause of a prior cardiac arrest episode.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Angina Pectoris* / diagnosis
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Angina Pectoris* / etiology
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Cardiac Catheterization / instrumentation*
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Cardiac Catheters / adverse effects*
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Coronary Angiography / methods
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Coronary Vasospasm* / diagnostic imaging
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Coronary Vasospasm* / etiology
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Electrocardiography / methods
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Humans
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Injections, Intra-Arterial
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Male
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Nitroglycerin / administration & dosage*
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Treatment Outcome
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Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage
Substances
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Vasodilator Agents
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Nitroglycerin