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Obesity-induced vena cava compression syndrome: a case report of a rare precipitant of a type 2 myocardial infarction in a patient with critical aortic stenosis.

Alexander M SellersFerdous AlamJayme S BennettsSam J LehmanAjay R Sinhal
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
We describe a case of suspected obesity-induced vena cava compression syndrome precipitating a type 2 myocardial infarction in a pre-load dependent patient with critical bicuspid valve aortic stenosis. This case highlights a potential haemodynamic consequence of morbid obesity in the supine position.
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