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Cardiac Complications of Myeloproliferative Disorders

Muhammad Wasif Saif1, Umer Khan2, Bernard R Greenberg3

  • 1Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL.

Resident and Staff Physician
|April 22, 2022
PubMed

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Myeloproliferative disorders significantly increase thrombosis risk, impacting arteries, veins, and the heart. A high suspicion for these disorders is crucial in young cardiac patients lacking traditional risk factors.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Thrombosis complicates approximately one-third of myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs), leading to 15%-40% mortality.
  • MPD-associated thrombosis affects various circulations, including arterial, venous, hepatic, mesenteric, portal, and cardiac systems.
  • Cardiovascular involvement ranges from 4% to 21% in MPD patients, with acute ischemic coronary artery disease presenting symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on the association between cardiac diseases and myeloproliferative disorders.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering MPDs in young patients with cardiac conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating the link between cardiac diseases and MPDs.
  • Analysis of reported cases, focusing on patient demographics and clinical presentations.

Main Results:

  • Thrombosis is a major complication of MPDs, affecting diverse vascular beds.
  • Cardiac involvement, including coronary artery disease, can be an initial manifestation of MPDs, especially in younger individuals.
  • A significant proportion of MPD cases involve thrombotic events.

Conclusions:

  • Myeloproliferative disorders represent a critical underlying cause of cardiac disease, particularly in young patients without conventional risk factors.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for MPDs in young patients presenting with cardiac disease.
  • Early diagnosis and management of MPDs can mitigate thrombotic complications and improve patient outcomes.

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