Title
Acute myocardial infarction provoked by a cold pressor test
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Date
11-1-1981
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Angina Pectoris, Variant; Cold; Coronary Angiography; Coronary Vasospasm; Electrocardiography; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Infarction
Disciplines
Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases
Abstract
Coronary artery spasm is a well documented cause of variant angina pectoris. It has also been postulated to cause acute myocardial infarction. The diagnosis of coronary artery spasm is frequently made by means of ergonovine provocation during cardiac catheterization. Spasm of the coronary arteries may also be provoked by the cold pressor test. We describe a patient in whom an acute myocardial infarction evolved after his chest pain was reproduced with a cold pressor test. We suggest that the cold pressor test should be performed with caution, and perhaps should be limited to the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Chest. 1981 Nov;80(5):649-51. Link to article on publisher's site
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PubMed ID
7297165