Ergonovine-induced coronary artery spasm and myocardial infarction after normal delivery.
Reported is the first known case of postpartum myocardial infarction probably induced by ergonovine maleate, a drug known to provoke coronary artery spasm in susceptible patients.
D000328:Adult; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004874:Ergonovine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004874:Ergonovine