Cardiorespiratory arrest after acute myocardial infarction due to coronary vasospasm. Case report and literature review

Vasospastic angina is an uncommon cause of cardiac arrest and ventricular arrhythmias. However, survivors of these complications are at an increased risk of recurrence, despite normal ventricular function and optimized medical therapy. We describe a case of a 50-year-old former smoker who developed cardiorespiratory arrest secondary to severe coronary vasospasm.
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First added on: Apr 25, 2023