Nitroglycerin‐induced coronary vasoconstriction

Nitroglycerin‐induced coronary vasoconstriction

Nitroglycerin is routinely used during coronary angiography for its vasodilating effects. An unusual case is described in which nitroglycerin induced severe coronary artery spasm. Interpretation of coronary angiograms after nitroglycerin should be made with caution.

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Veröffentlicht in:Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis 1984, Vol.10 (1), p.33-36
Hauptverfasser: Dalal, J. J., McCans, J. L., Parker, J. O.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Angiography
Biological and medical sciences
cardiac catheterization
Coronary Angiography
coronary arteriography
coronary spasm
Coronary Vasospasm - chemically induced
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin - adverse effects
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Toxicity: cardiovascular system
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Zusammenfassung:Nitroglycerin is routinely used during coronary angiography for its vasodilating effects. An unusual case is described in which nitroglycerin induced severe coronary artery spasm. Interpretation of coronary angiograms after nitroglycerin should be made with caution.
ISSN:0098-6569
1097-0304
DOI:10.1002/ccd.1810100108