Fulminant Vasculitis Complicated by ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

Acute coronary syndrome is a rare complication of vasculitis. We present a case of fulminant medium-vessel vasculitis, most likely PAN, complicated by STEMI and stroke, that was successfully treated with percutaneous revascularization, high-quality stroke care, and immunosuppression. This case highl...

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Main Authors: Vy A. Pham, Christopher P. Kovach, Karl Gordon Patti, Evan S. Manning, Stephen J. Slade, Rebecca Pollard, Elena Weinstein, Jennifer Simpson, James E. Carter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8365283
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Summary:Acute coronary syndrome is a rare complication of vasculitis. We present a case of fulminant medium-vessel vasculitis, most likely PAN, complicated by STEMI and stroke, that was successfully treated with percutaneous revascularization, high-quality stroke care, and immunosuppression. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment of vasculitis and the recognition of coronary and cerebral ischemia as potentially serious complications.
ISSN:2090-6404
2090-6412