51. ST-segment elevation during levosimendan infusion.
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Barillà F, Giordano F, Jacomelli I, Pellicano M, and Dominici T
- Subjects
- Acute Coronary Syndrome diagnostic imaging, Cardiotonic Agents administration & dosage, Coronary Angiography, Female, Humans, Hydrazones administration & dosage, Infusions, Intravenous, Middle Aged, Pyridazines administration & dosage, Simendan, Acute Coronary Syndrome chemically induced, Cardiotonic Agents adverse effects, Electrocardiography drug effects, Heart Failure drug therapy, Hydrazones adverse effects, Pyridazines adverse effects
- Abstract
Levosimendan increases the sensitivity of the heart to calcium and consequently exerts positive inotropic effects. Levosimendan is indicated in acutely decompensated severe congestive heart failure. We report that levosimendan infusion may induce myocardial ischemia in patients with acute heart failure.
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- 2012
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