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An unusual case of ST elevation
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This report presents an unusual case of ST elevation on induction of anaesthesia in a patient undergoing an elective, noncardiac surgical procedure. Through scrutiny of this case and its unanticipated events, together with the subsequent workup and management, the diagnosis of coronary artery vasospasm may be appreciated as an important entity of coronary artery disease. It serves to highlight coronary artery vasospasm as an underappreciated diagnosis, to allow the anaesthetist to anticipate it as a potential risk in certain populations, and to distinguish it from other coronary artery disease and to institute appropriate management.
Keywords: coronary, artery, vasospasm, myocardial infarction, intraoperative
South Afr J Anaesth Analg 2013;19(5):270-273
Keywords: coronary, artery, vasospasm, myocardial infarction, intraoperative
South Afr J Anaesth Analg 2013;19(5):270-273
