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Multiple coronary artery thrombosis in a 41-year-old male patient presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial

Jassim Al Suwaidi1, Awad Al-Qahtani

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, P.O. Box 3050, Doha, Qatar. Jha01@hmc.org.qa

The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|March 6, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Simultaneous occlusion of the right coronary artery and left anterior descending artery is rare in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Prompt percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is crucial for survival in these complex STEMI cases.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) typically involves single epicardial coronary artery occlusion.
  • Simultaneous multi-vessel occlusion is an infrequent yet critical presentation.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old male presented with inferior and anterior STEMI.
  • The patient experienced cardiogenic shock and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
  • Acute occlusion of both the proximal right coronary artery (RCA) and proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary arteries was diagnosed.

Findings:

  • Primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) were successfully performed on both the occluded RCA and LAD.
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement demonstrated significant clinical improvement.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in rare multi-vessel STEMI.
  • Prompt PCI for simultaneous proximal RCA and LAD occlusion is critical for patient survival.
  • Aggressive management including revascularization and hemodynamic support is essential.

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