'Silent' Prinzmetal's ST elevation related to atenolol overdose

J Emerg Med. 2007 Aug;33(2):123-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.02.028. Epub 2007 Jun 18.

Abstract

Prinzmetal's angina is a condition characterized by chest pain, transient ST elevation, and negative biochemical markers of myocardial cell necrosis. We describe a case of chemically-induced "silent" ST segment elevation related to Atenolol overdose in a patient without coronary artery stenosis. We conclude that the cause for the transient myocardial ischemia is coronary vasospasm, precipitated by beta-blocker overdose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / adverse effects*
  • Angina Pectoris, Variant / chemically induced*
  • Atenolol / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / chemically induced
  • Drug Overdose
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Atenolol