Myocardial ischaemia in migraine sufferers taking ergotamine.
Two cases of acute myocardial ischaemia precipitated by oral ergotamine therapy for migraine are described from patients with no previous history of ischaemic heart disease. The relevant literature is briefly reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*
D004878:Ergotamine