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Persistent high fever and systemic inflammation induced by percutaneous coronary intervention-related periaortitis

Takamori Kakino1, Tomohiro Nakayama, Hideo Yamamoto

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Radiology, Kyushu Kosei-Nenkin Hospital, Kitakyushi City, Japan.

Vascular Health and Risk Management
|January 9, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Fever after coronary catheterization is common, but a rare case suggests it can cause persistent inflammation. This study links periaortitis to coronary catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention, leading to prolonged high fever.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Fever is a common, usually temporary, side effect following coronary catheterization.
  • Systemic inflammation can occur post-procedure, but persistent high fever is unusual.

Observation:

  • A rare case of persistent high fever and systemic inflammation following coronary catheterization is presented.
  • The patient experienced prolonged febrile episodes and inflammatory markers.

Findings:

  • The persistent symptoms were potentially induced by periaortitis.
  • Periaortitis, an inflammation of the aorta, was suggested as a complication linked to the catheterization procedure, including percutaneous coronary intervention.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare but serious potential complication of coronary catheterization.
  • Awareness of periaortitis as a cause of persistent fever post-procedure is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Keywords:
computed tomographyfeverpercutaneous coronary interventionperiaortitis

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