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An unusual precipitant of acute heart failure-ANCA-associated vasculitis in a patient with ischaemic cardiomyopathy: a case report.

Krishna PrasadPruthvi C RevaiahKrishna Santosh VemuriParag Barward
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-related pulmonary renal vasculitis can lead to rapidly progressing renal failure and may present as ADHF in a patient with existent CAD. The associated VT storm in our patient can be attributed to hyperkalaemia secondary to acute renal failure. A multidisciplinary approach is required for the successful management of such a complex clinical scenario.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • acute heart failure
  • heart failure
  • coronary artery disease
  • liver failure
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • drug induced
  • respiratory failure
  • intensive care unit