Cardiac arrest in a pregnant patient caused by coronary artery vasospasm due to ergometrine

Key Points

• The aim is to describe an unusual case of cardiac arrest during pregnancy due to coronary artery vasospasm triggered by ergometrine administration.
• Case report detailing the clinical presentation and management of the patient
• Assessment of the effects of ergometrine in the context of coronary artery health during pregnancy
• Pregnant patient experienced cardiac arrest attributed to coronary artery vasospasm following ergometrine use.
• Immediate intervention led to restoration of normal cardiac function.
• The case highlights significant risks associated with ergometrine in pregnant patients.