Cardiogenic Shock in a Patient with Intermediate Coronary Artery Disease due to Preoperative Spasm

Abstract

The best management strategy for angiographically intermediated coronary artery diseases remains controversial. Lesions, when coupled with spasm, can lead to catastrophic results and cardiogenic shock. We report a case of a 62-year-old man who had an intermediate coronary artery disease presenting with cardiogenic shock due to coronary spasm during a preoperative period.

Keywords

• coronary artery disease
• coronary vasospasm
• perioperative period