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Acute coronary syndrome as the first manifestation of essential thrombocythaemia: A challenge for cardiologists

Francisco Javier Garcipérez de Vargas1, María Antonia Ramírez Ariza2, Pablo Sánchez Calderón1

  • 1Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Don Benito-Villanueva de la Serena, Don Benito, Badajoz, España.

Clinica E Investigacion En Arteriosclerosis : Publicacion Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Arteriosclerosis
|January 26, 2020
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This case study highlights acute coronary syndrome in a young patient with essential thrombocythaemia. Managing these conditions requires balancing high thrombotic and bleeding risks with optimal antiplatelet therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Essential thrombocythaemia is a myeloproliferative neoplasm associated with increased thrombotic risk.
  • Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) represent a significant complication in patients with essential thrombocythaemia.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old patient with essential thrombocythaemia presented with an acute coronary syndrome.
  • This demographic is unusual for ACS, highlighting the prothrombotic state in essential thrombocythaemia.

Findings:

  • ACS occurs in approximately 9% of patients with essential thrombocythaemia.
  • Management of ACS in this cohort presents unique challenges due to dual risks.

Implications:

  • Careful consideration of antiplatelet therapy selection and duration is crucial.
  • Balancing antithrombotic benefits against haemorrhagic risks is paramount for patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Acute coronary syndromeAntiplatelet therapyEssential thrombocytemiaSíndrome coronario agudoTratamiento antiagreganteTrombocitemia esencial

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