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Published on: May 28, 2019
Pancreatic Pseudocyst Hemorrhage Complicated by an Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Kevin Groudan1, Kartikeya Tripathi2, Kamesh Gupta1
1Internal Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, USA.
Insights
Managing ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with an active gastrointestinal bleed is complex. This case highlights the challenges and need for treatment guidelines when STEMI and hemorrhagic pancreatic pseudocyst occur together.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) requires urgent anti-platelet, anti-coagulant therapy, and reperfusion.
- Anti-coagulant and anti-platelet agents increase hemorrhagic risks, complicating treatment in patients with active bleeding.
- Simultaneous STEMI and gastrointestinal bleeding present a significant clinical dilemma with limited established guidelines.
Abstract:
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment with potent anti-platelet and anti-coagulant therapies and reperfusion by percutaneous coronary intervention. The use of anti-platelet and anti-coagulant therapies can result in hemorrhagic complications, and their use is challenging in a patient with an active gastrointestinal bleed. We report the case of a patient who simultaneously presented with both an ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and a hemorrhagic pancreatic pseudocyst. There are currently no comprehensive recommendations to guide treatment of these conditions when presenting concomitantly. This case outlines the multi-disciplinary approach taken by our cardiology and gastroenterology teams and highlights the need to develop management algorithms for these two life-threatening conditions.
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