Non Q-wave myocardial infarction following hyperventilation test.
We report a case of acute myocardial infarction following a hyperventilation test performed at coronary angiography. The potential pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications are discussed.
Fragasso
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Divisione di Cardiologia, Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
Bonetti
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F
Margonato
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A
Chierchia
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S
D000790:Angiocardiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D006334:Heart Function Tests / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology*