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Published on: June 2, 2015

A case of deep vein thrombosis after coronary angiography in a patient using antidepressants and anxiolytics

Seung Yeon Min1, Jeong Hun Shin, Sung-Won Lee

  • 1Devision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea.

Korean Circulation Journal
|March 20, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a rare complication of coronary angiography (CAG), can occur even without typical risk factors. This case highlights the importance of considering venous thromboembolism (VTE) post-CAG in all patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Thrombosis Research

Background:

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a rare complication following coronary angiography (CAG).
  • Literature suggests DVT after CAG is often linked to vascular complications or pre-existing venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of significant DVT after CAG in a patient lacking typical VTE risk factors.
  • To emphasize the need for clinical vigilance regarding VTE post-CAG.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 50-year-old female patient.
  • Review of patient history for VTE risk factors and procedural complications.
  • Diagnosis and anticoagulant treatment of DVT.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed significant DVT post-CAG.
  • No history of VTE or significant risk factors for VTE were identified.
  • Successful treatment with anticoagulation was achieved.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must consider the possibility of VTE after diagnostic CAG, irrespective of patient risk factors.
  • This case underscores that DVT can occur unexpectedly after CAG procedures.

Keywords:
Coronary angiographyVenous thromboembolismVenous thrombosis

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