Idiopathic carotid and coronary vasospasm: a new syndrome?

J Neuroimaging. 2011 Jul;21(3):273-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2009.00460.x. Epub 2009 Dec 17.

Abstract

We present the first case of cerebral infarction due to idiopathic reversible vasospasm of the extracranial internal carotid artery without headache or identifiable cause in a patient who subsequently suffered acute myocardial infarction due to vasospasm of the coronary artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / complications*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal*
  • Cerebral Infarction / etiology*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*