A case report and literature review of myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) possibly due to acute coronary vasospasm induced by misoprostol

A case report and literature review of myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) possibly due to acute coronary vasospasm induced by misoprostol

Coronary artery vasospasm (CVS), an uncommon cause of acute chest pain, can be provoked by vasoconstriction-induced medications. Misoprostol, a prostaglandin analog, is a safe medication to terminate a pregnancy. However, misoprostol can cause coronary artery vasospasm due to vasoconstrictor propert...

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Main Authors: Nguyen Viet Hau, Luu Thi Kim Han, Le Huu Nhat Minh, Nguyen Anh Kiet, Tang Tuan Phong, Nguyen Khanh Duong, Phan Thi Hoang Yen, Nguyen Xuan Vinh, Nguyen Quan Nhu Hao, Nguyen Nguyen, Thien Tan Tri Tai Truyen, Nguyen Quoc Khanh Le
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
MINOCA
myocardial infarction in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease
acute myocardial infarction
prostaglandin e1 analogue
coronary vasospasm.
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1115358/full

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