Resolution of nebivolol-induced coronary vasospasm by intracoronary nitroglycerin during a coronary angiogram

Rev Port Cardiol. 2012 Dec;31(12):825-8. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2012.04.016. Epub 2012 Nov 17.

Abstract

Nebivolol is a novel beta1-selective beta-blocker with vasodilator properties mediated through activation of the l-arginine-nitric oxide pathway. There is no published report of coronary artery spasm associated with nebivolol. We describe a 64-year-old female patient who developed unstable angina secondary to nebivolol-induced vasospastic angina which was also visible during coronary angiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists / adverse effects*
  • Benzopyrans / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / chemically induced*
  • Coronary Vasospasm / drug therapy*
  • Ethanolamines / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nebivolol
  • Nitroglycerin / administration & dosage*
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-1 Receptor Antagonists
  • Benzopyrans
  • Ethanolamines
  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Nebivolol
  • Nitroglycerin