Abstract
Reported is the first known case of postpartum myocardial infarction probably induced by ergonovine maleate, a drug known to provoke coronary artery spasm in susceptible patients.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Coronary Vasospasm / chemically induced*
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Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis
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Coronary Vasospasm / therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Electrocardiography
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Ergonovine / adverse effects*
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Ergonovine / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Myocardial Infarction / chemically induced*
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Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
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Myocardial Infarction / therapy
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Postpartum Hemorrhage / drug therapy
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Pregnancy
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Puerperal Disorders / chemically induced*