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Hyperventilation and myocardial infarction.

M K Chelmowski·M H Keelan
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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.

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M K Chelmowski, M H Keelan. 1988. Hyperventilation and myocardial infarction.. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.93.5.1095

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