Rapidly expanding saphenous vein graft myoctic aneurysm causing ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a case report.
Max RayMichael J McGeeNicholas CollinsHeather CookePublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
This case highlights the difficulty in treating acute coronary syndromes involving mycotic aneurysms. Multimodal imaging approaches are useful to identify suspected infection, but false negatives occur. Due to high risk of rupture or haemorrhage, there are limited options for urgent reperfusion in cases of MI with mycotic aneurysm, demonstrating the need for an individualized approach and close follow-up.
Keyphrases
- st elevation myocardial infarction
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- acute coronary syndrome
- acute myocardial infarction
- coronary artery
- coronary artery bypass
- antiplatelet therapy
- high resolution
- coronary artery disease
- abdominal aortic aneurysm
- pulmonary embolism
- cerebral ischemia
- pain management
- atrial fibrillation
- heart failure