Myocardial Infarction in a Patient with Essential Thrombocythemia
Author Information
Author(s): Alioglu Emin, Tuzun Nurullah, Sahin Fahri, Kosova Buket, Saygi Serkan, Tengiz Istemihan, Turk Ugur, Ozsan Nazan, Ercan Ertugrul
Primary Institution: Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Izmir, Turkey
Hypothesis
The study investigates the relationship between intracoronary thrombus and essential thrombocythemia.
Conclusion
The patient with essential thrombocythemia experienced a successful treatment of myocardial infarction with tirofiban.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a significantly elevated platelet count.
- Coronary angiography revealed subtotal occlusion and a thrombus-like filling defect.
- Tirofiban treatment led to total dissolution of the coronary thrombus.
Takeaway
A 68-year-old woman with a blood condition had a heart attack, but doctors helped her get better using a special medicine.
Methodology
The patient underwent coronary angiography and was treated with tirofiban and other medications.
Participant Demographics
68-year-old woman with essential thrombocythemia.
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