Copyright © 1989 by the European Society of Cardiology.
© 1889 The European Society of Cardiology
Non Q-wave myocardial infarction following hyperventilation test
Divisione di Cardiologia, Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele Milan, Italy
Received 27 February 1989; revised 23 March 1989; .
Address for correspondence: Dr G. Fragasso, Divisione di Cardiologia, Istituto Scientifico San Raffaele, Via Olgettina 60, Milano 20132, Italy
Abstract
We report a case of acute myocardial infarction following a hyperventilation test performed at coronary angiography. The potential pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical implications are discussed.
Key Words: Hyperventilation acute myocardial infarction provocative tests