Key result
Administration of ergot derivatives following artificial abortion can induce severe coronary vasospasm resulting in acute myocardial infarction, particularly in women who smoke.
Population
2 premenopausal females (ages 38 and 42) who were smokers and underwent artificially induced abortion.
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May warrant caution with ergot derivatives post-abortion in smokers; hypothesis-generating and leaves open systematic risk assessment.
Case Report (n=2)
No
Ergot derivatives used post-abortion can precipitate coronary vasospasm and acute myocardial infarction, especially in women over 30 who smoke.
Fujiwara et al. (1993) conducted a case report in Acute myocardial infarction (n=2). Methylergonovine maleate was evaluated on Acute myocardial infarction. Administration of ergot derivatives following artificial abortion can induce severe coronary vasospasm resulting in acute myocardial infarction, particularly in women who smoke.
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