Acute coronary syndrome associated with myocardial bridging due to ergotamine treatment for migraine

A 48-year-old woman presented with acute coronary syndrome and underwent coronary angiography which revealed myocardial bridging at the distal end of the left anterior descending artery with otherwise normal coronary arteries. The patient used to take ergotamine for her chronic migraine. Possible as...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2006-10, Vol.113 (1), p.E7-E8
Main Authors: Shimony, Avi, Romem, Ayal, Horowitz, Sharon, Boehm, Raphael, Horowitz, Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute coronary syndrome
Acute Disease
Coronary Disease - chemically induced
Coronary Vessel Anomalies - complications
Ergotamine
Ergotamine - adverse effects
Ergotamine - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Migraine
Migraine Disorders - complications
Migraine Disorders - drug therapy
Myocardial bridging
Syndrome
Vasoconstrictor Agents - adverse effects
Vasoconstrictor Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:A 48-year-old woman presented with acute coronary syndrome and underwent coronary angiography which revealed myocardial bridging at the distal end of the left anterior descending artery with otherwise normal coronary arteries. The patient used to take ergotamine for her chronic migraine. Possible association with myocardial bridging which was found in this patient is discussed.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.05.067