Continuous high-dose intracoronary nitroglycerin infusion in refractory coronary vasospasm.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: J Mukharji
• Journal: The Journal of invasive cardiology (J Invasive Cardiol) Vol. 11 Issue 12 Pg. 747-8 (Dec 1999) ISSN: 1042-3931 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10745478 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Vasodilator Agents
• Nitroglycerin
• Cocaine

Topics

• Adult
• Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
• Cocaine (adverse effects)
• Cocaine-Related Disorders (complications)
• Coma (etiology)
• Coronary Vasospasm (drug therapy, etiology, therapy)
• Fatal Outcome
• Female
• Heart Arrest (etiology)
• Humans
• Infusions, Intra-Arterial
• Nitroglycerin (administration & dosage)
• Recurrence
• Stents
• Vasodilator Agents (administration & dosage)