Coronary Artery Spasm During Catheter Ablation Caused by the Intravenous Infusion of Isoproterenol.

Radiofrequency ablation is an established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, coronary artery spasm (CAS) is a rare but a potentially lethal complication associated with this procedure. A 54-year-old man with paroxysmal AF underwent pulmonary vein isolation. The procedure was completed and AF could not be induced after burst pacing and the administration of isoproterenol. Suddenly, ST-segment elevation developed in the anterior leads and frequent premature ventricular contractions followed by non-sustained ventricular fibrillation. The diagnosis of CAS was made by urgent coronary angiography. We identified isoproterenol as a potential cause of CAS. Physicians should be aware of this potentially lethal side effect.

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Yoshiyuki Okuya, Jae Yoon Park, Anuj Garg, Issam Moussa. Coronary Artery Spasm During Catheter Ablation Caused by the Intravenous Infusion of Isoproterenol. Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan). 2021 Apr 15;60(8):1221-1224

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