Acute myocardial infarction due to traumatic coronary artery dissection: conflicts with thrombotic and bleeding pathologies

Traumatic coronary artery dissection is a rare and challenging condition, requiring treatments for both thrombus and haemorrhage. We present a unique case of traumatic coronary artery dissection in which intra-aortic balloon pumping without heparin usage was useful in the acute traumatic phase of ha...

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Published in:European heart journal : case reports 2023-03, Vol.7 (3), p.ytad119
Main Authors: Yoshida, Chiaki, Yamamoto, Hiroyuki, Kato, Chiharu, Takaya, Tomofumi
Format: Article
Language:English
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Accidents
Heart attack
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Summary:Traumatic coronary artery dissection is a rare and challenging condition, requiring treatments for both thrombus and haemorrhage. We present a unique case of traumatic coronary artery dissection in which intra-aortic balloon pumping without heparin usage was useful in the acute traumatic phase of haemorrhagic shock with a contraindication to anti-thrombotic therapy.
ISSN:2514-2119
2514-2119
DOI:10.1093/ehjcr/ytad119