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Aatish Rengan1, Sourabh Agstam1, Mohsin Raj Mantoo1
1Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|April 25, 2024
Summary
A 67-year-old woman experienced exertional fatigue and angina. This case highlights potential coronary artery disease in individuals without traditional risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.
- Traditional risk factors include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and family history.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old female presented with New York Heart Association class III exertional fatigue and angina.
- The patient had no previously known risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Findings:
- The case suggests that coronary artery disease can manifest even in the absence of typical risk factors.
- Exertional fatigue and angina are key symptoms warranting further cardiac evaluation.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering coronary artery disease in a broader patient population.
- Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for CAD, regardless of traditional risk factor profiles.
- Further diagnostic workup is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely management of potential coronary artery disease.
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