A case of chest trauma-induced acute myocardial infarction

The occurrence of an acute myocardial infarction (MI) after chest trauma is a rare complication. We report a case of a 58-year-old man presenting with an acute anterolateral MI secondary to blunt chest trauma. Coronary angiography revealed a non significant lesion of a first diagonal branch without...

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Published in:Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie 2007-11, Vol.56 (5), p.211-215
Main Authors: Grozieux de Laguérenne, N, Pretorian, E-M, Jaboureck, O, Leroy, F, Joly, P, Dujardin, J-J
Format: Article
Language:fre
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Decision Trees
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocardial Infarction - diagnosis
Myocardial Infarction - etiology
Thoracic Injuries - complications
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications
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Summary:The occurrence of an acute myocardial infarction (MI) after chest trauma is a rare complication. We report a case of a 58-year-old man presenting with an acute anterolateral MI secondary to blunt chest trauma. Coronary angiography revealed a non significant lesion of a first diagonal branch without any atherosclerosis lesion on coronary artery. He was conservatively managed and resulted in a good prognosis. Based on this case, we discuss the path physiologic mechanism of MI following chest trauma.
ISSN:0003-3928