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What to Do When There Is Something Unexpected?

Vlad Sabin Ivan1,2, Daniel-Florin Lighezan1,2, Melania Ardelean1,2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine I, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timișoara, Romania.

Life (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 24, 2024
PubMed

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Hemorrhagic complications during acute myocardial infarction treatment may signal underlying cancer, particularly in the digestive tract. Prompt investigation for malignancy is crucial for patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading global cause of death.
  • Malignant neoplasms are the second leading cause of death.
  • Concomitant MI and cancer increase mortality risk; bleeding complications can reveal occult cancers.

Observation:

  • An 81-year-old male presented with acute MI, undergoing percutaneous intervention (PCI).
  • The patient developed early post-stenting hemorrhagic complications.
  • Two concomitant malignant neoplasms were identified as the cause.

Findings:

  • Favorable acute-phase outcome despite de-escalation therapy and high intrastent thrombotic risk.
  • Hemorrhagic complications in acute MI patients warrant investigation for neoplastic causes.
  • Digestive cancers are frequently implicated, but other sites should be considered.

Implications:

  • Early detection of occult cancers in MI patients through bleeding event investigation.
  • Tailored diagnostic strategies based on bleeding source are essential.
  • Improved patient management by addressing both cardiovascular and oncological emergencies.
Abstract

Keywords:
digestive hemorrhagemyocardial infarctionneoplasiarectal cancer

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