Fulminant Vasculitis Complicated by ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Stroke. (17th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pham, Vy A.; Kovach, Christopher P.; Gordon Patti, Karl; Manning, Evan S.; Slade, Stephen J.; Pollard, Rebecca; Weinstein, Elena; Simpson, Jennifer; Carter, James E.
• Other Names: Nappi Francesco Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-08-17
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/8365283
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : 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.