Acute myocardial infarction associated with intravenous injection of pentazocine and tripelennamine.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This case report describes the evolution of an acute anteroseptal myocardial infarction in a 27-year-old man following intravenous injection of pentazocine and tripelennamine. Subsequent coronary angiography showed normal coronary arteries. Based on the known mechanism of action of these drugs, it is postulated that myocardial infarction resulted from coronary artery spasm secondary to excessive catecholamine stimulation.
Medical subject headings
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pentazocine
- Substance Abuse, Intravenous
- Tripelennamine