title: Adenosine induced coronary spasm - a rare presentation.
abstract: Adenosine is commonly used as a pharmacological agent in myocardial perfusion imaging, as an antiarrhythmic agent, and in Cath Lab. during PCI for treating no reflow phenomenon. Coronary spasm has been reported following adenosine injection during stress imaging. We report a rare complication with ST segment elevation, following adenosine injection, given for treatment of supraventricular tachycardia.
authors.affiliation: Senior Consultant Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Noida, India. Electronic address: arora_parneesh@rediffmail.com.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.affiliation: Senior Consultant Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Noida, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bhatia
authors.affiliation: Clinical Associate Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Noida, India.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arora
authors.affiliation: Executive Director and Dean Cardiology, Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kaul
mesh_terms: D000241:Adenosine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020551:Pulse Therapy, Drug / Q000009:adverse effects; D035583:Rare Diseases; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000241:Adenosine
keywords: Adenosine; Coronary spasm; Supraventricular tachycardia