title: Hyperventilation and myocardial infarction.
abstract: Chest pain that is associated with hyperventilation is often considered to be benign and noncardiac in nature. While not commonly recognized, hyperventilation can provoke coronary vasospasm. We report a man who presented with hyperventilation and developed myocardial infarction. In the setting of hyperventilation, chest pain and ST segment elevation, coronary vasospasm must be considered.
authors: Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors: M K
authors: MK
authors: Chelmowski
authors: M H
authors: MH
authors: Keelan
mesh_terms: D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*