Sudden cardiac arrest due to recurrent coronary spasm in a young woman: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary artery spasm (CAS) is a pathological condition resulting from transient functional narrowing of the coronary arteries leading to myocardial ischaemia and in some rare cases even to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The most important preventable risk factor is use of tobacco, whereas possible precipitating factors include some medications and psychological stress.

Case summary

A 32-year-old woman was hospitalized with burning chest pain. The immediate investigations revealed the diagnosis of non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, because of ST elevations in one single lead and increased high-sensitivity troponin. Due to ongoing chest pain and a severe impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 30% with apical akinesia, a prompt coronary ang

SUBMITTER: Favorini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291570 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature