Continuous high-dose intracoronary nitroglycerin infusion in refractory coronary vasospasm.
This case report illustrates the use of continuous high-dose intracoronary nitroglycerin infusion through a 6 French coronary guiding catheter in the treatment of a patient with cocaine-induced refractory coronary vasospasm.
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Division of Cardiology, Trinity Lutheran Hospital, 2900 Baltimore, Suite 340, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
D000328:Adult; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects; D019970:Cocaine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D003128:Coma / Q000209:etiology; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012008:Recurrence; D015607:Stents; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D005996:Nitroglycerin; D003042:Cocaine