Myocardial infarction induced by coronary vasospasm after self-administration of epinephrine

Ann Allergy. 1993 May;70(5):396-8.

Abstract

A case of a 30-year-old man who developed a myocardial infarction after self-administering an Epi-Pen for an episode of idiopathic anaphylaxis is reported. The patient had numerous risk factors for coronary artery disease, and it was suspected that epinephrine-induced coronary spasm caused the infarct. The Epi-Pen Junior may be indicated in such adults with numerous risk factors for coronary artery disease who are at risk for recurrent anaphylaxis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / drug therapy
  • Coronary Disease / epidemiology
  • Coronary Vasospasm / chemically induced*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / complications*
  • Epinephrine / administration & dosage*
  • Epinephrine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Self Administration

Substances

  • Epinephrine