Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 21, 2025

Donor Posterior Atrial Flap Rotation for Left Atrial Cuff Reconstruction in Lung Transplantation
07:28

Donor Posterior Atrial Flap Rotation for Left Atrial Cuff Reconstruction in Lung Transplantation

Published on: October 11, 2024

617

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention in a COVID-19 patient with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Tian-Ming Xuan1, Xing-Xiang Wang1, Xiang-Yuan Pu1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, China.

Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B
|May 20, 2020
PubMed

Insights

A patient with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) underwent a bilateral lung transplant. This patient later experienced acute myocardial infarction, requiring percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Transplantation Medicine

Background:

  • Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can necessitate advanced interventions like lung transplantation.
  • Post-transplant complications, including cardiovascular events, require careful management in these complex patients.

Observation:

  • A patient underwent bilateral lung transplantation as a life-saving measure for critical COVID-19 respiratory failure.
  • Following the lung transplant, the patient developed symptoms indicative of acute myocardial infarction.

Findings:

  • The patient required urgent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to address the acute myocardial infarction.
  • This case highlights a rare but significant post-lung transplant cardiac event.

Implications:

  • Understanding the potential for acute myocardial infarction post-lung transplant is crucial for patient management.
  • Multidisciplinary care involving cardiology and transplant teams is essential for optimizing outcomes in these complex patients.

Keywords:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); Lung Transplantation; ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; Percutaneous coronary revascularization

More Related Videos

Lung Rapid Recovery Procurement Combined with Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Controlled Donation after Circulatory Death09:54

Lung Rapid Recovery Procurement Combined with Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion in Controlled Donation after Circulatory Death

Published on: August 15, 2022

2.2K
Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction05:26

Postconditioning with Lactate-enriched Blood for Cardioprotection in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Published on: May 28, 2019

9.6K

Related Concept Videos

Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care01:29

Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

Diagnosing Pulmonary EmbolismDiagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) involves clinical assessment and advanced imaging tests. The preferred diagnostic tool is the spiral (helical) CT scan or CT angiography (CTA), which uses intravenous contrast media to visualize the pulmonary vasculature and identify emboli.A ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan is an alternative for patients unable to receive contrast media. This scan includes both perfusion and ventilation scanning. Perfusion scanning involves...
183
Pulmonary Embolism I: Introduction01:29

Pulmonary Embolism I: Introduction

Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a thrombus, fat or air embolus, amniotic fluid, or tumor tissue blocks one or more pulmonary arteries. These blockages originate in the venous system or the right side of the heart.EtiologyPE primarily arises from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other hypercoagulable states, such as inherited thrombophilias. Additional etiological factors include venous stasis, commonly seen in obesity, and endothelial injury from surgery and trauma. Less common causes include...
408
Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction01:30

Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of heart conditions caused by sudden obstruction of coronary arteries, typically resulting from the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent thrombus (blood clot) formation. This obstruction can lead to partial or complete blockage of blood flow, causing varying degrees of myocardial ischemia or infarction.ACS includes the following clinical entities:Unstable Angina (UA)Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)ST-Elevation...
560
Pulmonary Embolism III: Nursing Management01:27

Pulmonary Embolism III: Nursing Management

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a thrombus, amniotic fluid, tumor tissue, fat, or air embolus blocks one or more pulmonary arteries. Effective nursing management and patient education are crucial for improving outcomes and preventing recurrence.Nursing management starts with obtaining a comprehensive patient history, particularly noting any history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Assess for clinical manifestations, including dyspnea, chest pain, crackles, heart murmurs, and signs of right-sided...
219