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1Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Cardiovascular & Hematological Disorders Drug Targets
|November 1, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of psychosis following myocardial infarction (MI) and angioplasty. The patient experienced delusions and hallucinations after treatment for an inferior ST-segment elevation MI.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Myocardial infarction (MI), a leading cause of mortality, is often associated with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
- Rapid management of ACS has improved outcomes and reduced complications.
- Psychiatric complications following cardiac events are increasingly recognized.
