Hyperventilation and myocardial infarction

Chest. 1988 May;93(5):1095-6. doi: 10.1378/chest.93.5.1095.

Abstract

Chest pain that is associated with hyperventilation is often considered to be benign and noncardiac in nature. While not commonly recognized, hyperventilation can provoke coronary vasospasm. We report a man who presented with hyperventilation and developed myocardial infarction. In the setting of hyperventilation, chest pain and ST segment elevation, coronary vasospasm must be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vasospasm / etiology
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Hyperventilation / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*