Postoperative coronary artery spasm complicating aortic valve replacement: implications for identification and treatment.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of coronary spasm soon after aortic valve replacement associated with hemodynamic and arrhythmic instability. The spasm was demonstrated at coronary angiography and was resolved with the intracoronary infusion of nitrates and antiarrhythmics.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Coronary Vasospasm
- Heart Valve Prosthesis