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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Postoperative coronary artery spasm is a rare but serious complication following cardiac surgery.
  • It can occur in patients without pre-existing coronary artery disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of coronary artery spasm after mitral valve replacement.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic role of coronary angiography.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 67-year-old male undergoing mitral valve replacement.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by electrocardiogram, trans-esophageal echocardiography, and coronary angiography.
  • Treatment involved intracoronary nitrates.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced ST elevation and inferior wall hypokinesia post-surgery.
  • Coronary angiography revealed focal spasm in the right coronary artery.
  • Intracoronary nitrates successfully treated the spasm, leading to an uneventful recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Coronary artery spasm should be suspected in postoperative myocardial infarction after valvular surgery, especially without coronary disease.
  • Early coronary angiography is vital for diagnosing and treating this condition.
  • This case underscores the importance of prompt diagnostic measures for early postoperative ischemia.