Intraoperative use of nifedipine for hemodynamic collapse due to coronary artery spasm following myocardial revascularization.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 34(4): 457-60, 1982 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-7138114
ABSTRACT
Sudden hemodynamic collapse in the perioperative period following myocardial revascularization may be due to coronary artery spasm. Nitroglycerin has been the standard treatment for this; however, it is not always effective, and the resultant morbidity and mortality are high. We present the case of a patient in whom sudden hemodynamic collapse due to coronary artery spasm was refractory to intravenously administered nitroglycerin but was relieved quickly with sublingually administered nifedipine. In certain selected patients in whom coronary artery spasm is responsible for myocardial collapse, the drug nifedipine may be effective in relieving this spasm and allowing for myocardial recovery.
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MEDLINE
Métodos Terapêuticos e Terapias MTCI:
Terapias_biologicas
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Aromoterapia
Assunto principal:
Piridinas
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Nifedipino
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Vasoespasmo Coronário
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Complicações Intraoperatórias
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Revascularização Miocárdica
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Ano de publicação:
1982
Tipo de documento:
Article