Intracoronary adenosine triphosphate for refractory coronary artery spasm

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2006 Apr;14(2):e21-3. doi: 10.1177/021849230601400226.

Abstract

A 62-year-old woman underwent aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis. Her hemodynamics deteriorated with ST-T depression 6 hours postoperatively. Emergency coronary catheterization showed diffuse right coronary artery spasm. The spasm persisted despite intracoronary infusion of nitrates and calcium antagonists. Intracoronary adenosine triphosphate infusion finally resolved the spasm and stabilized the cardiac function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Triphosphate / administration & dosage*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vasospasm / drug therapy*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Injections, Intra-Arterial
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Adenosine Triphosphate