A rare presentation of late right coronary artery spasm following aortic valve replacement
Alireza Alizadeh-Ghavidel1, Hosseinali Basiri2, Ziae Totonchi3
1Heart Valve Disease Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background:
Coronary artery spasm (CAS) is defined as a reversible, sudden epicardial coronary artery stenosis that causes vessel occlusion or near occlusion.
Case Report:
In this article, we present a clinical case of CAS in a 48-year-old woman undergoing elective aortic valve replacement surgery for aortic stenosis. On the 3rd post-operative day, the patient suffered from chest pain and dyspnea. Emergent coronary angiography demonstrated a significant spasm of the ostium portion of the right coronary artery.
Conclusion:
This case shows that delayed coronary spasm should be considered as a cause of hemodynamic instability after valvular surgery.
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