| Literature DB >> 28348659 |
Sandeep K Dhillon1, Edwin Lee1, John Fox1, Maurice Rachko1.
Abstract
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is rare. We describe a case of AMI in patient with ITP. An 81-year-old woman presented with acute inferoposterior MI with low platelet count on admission (34,000/µl). Coronary angiography revealed significant mid right coronary artery (RCA) stenosis with thrombus, subsequently underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In some patients with immune thrombocytopenia purpura and acute myocardial infarction, percutaneous coronary intervention is a therapeutic option.Entities:
Keywords: Acute myocardial infarction; Asprin allergy; Immune thrombocytopenic purpura; Percutanous coronary intervention; Platelet count
Year: 2011 PMID: 28348659 PMCID: PMC5358128 DOI: 10.4021/cr11w
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cardiol Res ISSN: 1923-2829