Coronary Embolism despite CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score of Zero: Should We Reconsider Anticoagulation?
Journal
Case reports in cardiology
ISSN: 2090-6404
Titre abrégé: Case Rep Cardiol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101576452
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2021
2021
Historique:
received:
05
04
2021
accepted:
10
07
2021
entrez:
10
8
2021
pubmed:
11
8
2021
medline:
11
8
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Coronary embolism (CE) is a rare but important cause of acute coronary syndrome. The most common source of emboli is considered to be infective endocarditis and atrial fibrillation. Various studies have estimated the prevalence of coronary embolism; however, diagnosis is challenging. Often, it is difficult to differentiate. Nonetheless, this is an important step as treating the underlying cause of an embolism is essential to limit recurrence. However, while this condition may have fatal consequences, due to its uncommon occurrence, there is no consensus on diagnosis and management. We present a case of a 53-year-old obese male, with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation not on anticoagulation due to a low CHA
Identifiants
pubmed: 34373792
doi: 10.1155/2021/9912245
pmc: PMC8349250
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
9912245Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021 Ammar Ahmed et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
None of the coauthors of this case report have any conflict of interest or any financial disclosures.
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