Refractory coronary vasospasm complicated by complete atrio-ventricular block during neck surgery: is there an indication for pacing?
Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J
; 24(4): 217-220, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Vasospastic angina is a clinical condition characterized by coronary artery spasm in angiographically normal coronary arteries. Vasospastic angina can often lead to ventricular arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, or life-threatening bradyarrhythmias, such as high-degree atrioventricular block or asystole. We present the unusual case of a woman with depressive syndrome who underwent emergency surgery for hemostasis of a neck lesion that caused hemorrhagic shock after a suicide attempt. During surgery, the electrocardiogram revealed inferior and posterior ST-segment elevation, total atrioventricular block and torsades de pointes; the patient also suffered 4 minutes of cardiac arrest. A temporary pacemaker was placed. Coronary angiography showed right coronary artery vasospasm. Following a second similar episode after tracheostomy, a permanent pacemaker was implanted. The indication for definitive electrostimulation in such a context and the stimulation mechanisms of the carotid sinus underlying vasospasm constitute the interesting points of this clinical case. LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The indication for definitive electrostimulation in a context of recurrent episodes of high-degree atrioventricular block during vasospastic angina and the stimulation mechanisms of the carotid sinus underlying vasospasm constitute the interesting points of this clinical case.
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