title: Postpartum acute myocardial infarction induced by ergonovine administration.
abstract: We report a primigravida woman with acute myocardial infarction caused by coronary artery spasm induced by intravenous administration of methyl ergometrine maleate just after delivery. Despite the frequent usage of ergot derivatives to promote uterine contractions, cardiac complications related to this drug are rare. Myocardial infarction may be overlooked in young women in the early postpartum period. Careful monitoring and prompt evaluation should be performed when this drug is administered for obstetrical purposes.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Kinan Hospital, Mie.
authors: Yuji
authors: Y
authors: Hayashi
authors: Toshio
authors: T
authors: Ibe
authors: Hiroaki
authors: H
authors: Kawato
authors: Noritaka
authors: N
authors: Futamura
authors: Sukenari
authors: S
authors: Koyabu
authors: Uichi
authors: U
authors: Ikeda
authors: Kazuyuki
authors: K
authors: Shimada
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000788:Angina Pectoris, Variant / Q000209:etiology; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004874:Ergonovine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010120:Oxytocics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D010120:Oxytocics; D004874:Ergonovine