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Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Published on: May 28, 2019
[Vasoplegic shock and myocardial infarction during administration of iloprost]
E Perrier1, G Quiniou, C Godreuil
1Service de pathologie cardiovasculaire et de médecine aéronautique, HIA Percy, Clamart. aerocard@claranet.fr
Introduction:
The association of vasoplegic shock and myocardial infarction in a patient under iloprost treatment for critical ischemia of the lower limbs has not previously been reported.
Observation:
A 56 year-old man suffering from type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia developed critical ischemia of the right leg and was treated with iloprost. On the 19th day of infusion, he developed a vasoplegic shock with myocardial infarction. The shock resolved and he recovered from the infarction.
Discussion:
This case report indicates the need for reinforced blood pressure and electrocardiographic monitoring in diabetes patients treated with iloprost.
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