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Abstract
Abnormalities in the number and function of platelets may contribute to thromboembolic complications in patients with essential thrombocythaemia (ET). Rarely this can lead to an acute myocardial ischaemic syndrome. We describe a young patient with a myocardial infarction, in whom ET was found as the probable cause. We discuss the clinical presentation of ET and the therapeutic possibilities.Entities:
Keywords: essential thrombocythaenia; myocardial infarction; treatment
Year: 2001 PMID: 25696769 PMCID: PMC2504434
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neth Heart J ISSN: 1568-5888 Impact factor: 2.380