Coronary sinus spasm during left ventricular lead implantation for biventricular pacing.
The authors present a case of coronary sinus spasm during left ventricular lead implantation for biventricular pacing relieved by direct infusion of nitroglycerin.
Russo
Vincenzo
V
Chair of Cardiology, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy. v.p.russo@libero.it
De Crescenzo
Ilaria
I
Ammendola
Ernesto
E
Cavallaro
Ciro
C
Santangelo
Lucio
L
Calabrò
Raffaele
R
D003287:Contrast Media; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003287:Contrast Media