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Myocardial Infarction after Endoscopic Removal of Foreign Body
Carola Maraboto1, Florentino Lupercio2, Ileana L Piña2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center/Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.
Insights
Cardiac complications after endoscopic procedures are rare but serious, especially for elderly patients. This case highlights myocardial ischemia risk in older individuals with cardiovascular factors following foreign body removal.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Cardiac complications are infrequent during endoscopic procedures.
- Myocardial ischemia poses a significant mortality risk, particularly in the elderly.
- Endoscopic procedures, even low-risk ones, can precipitate cardiac events.
Abstract:
The development of cardiac complications during or after endoscopic procedures is rare. However, mortality from myocardial ischemia, particularly in the elderly population, is elevated. We illustrate the rare case of a 79-year-old man with multiple cardiovascular risk factors who developed a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) after endoscopic removal of a foreign body. This case report summarizes a rare complication of a low-risk procedure and highlights the importance of considering this potential adverse event, particularly in patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors, to promote early diagnosis and proper treatment.
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