Intraoperative cardiac arrest caused by unexpected vasospastic angina requiring prolonged resuscitation using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case report
Abstract Background Vasospastic angina (VSA) occurring during surgery is rare but can lead to sudden intraoperative cardiac arrest. Case presentation A 77-year-old man with hypertension, and no history of coronary artery disease, displayed an abrupt ST-segment elevation on the electrocardiogram (ECG...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-11-01
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Series: | JA Clinical Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-023-00667-z |