ST-segment elevation during levosimendan infusion

J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 2012 Jul;13(7):454-6. doi: 10.2459/JCM.0b013e3283559af6.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiotonic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cardiotonic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography / drug effects*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hydrazones / administration & dosage
  • Hydrazones / adverse effects*
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Middle Aged
  • Pyridazines / administration & dosage
  • Pyridazines / adverse effects*
  • Simendan

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Hydrazones
  • Pyridazines
  • Simendan