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Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Leading to Devastating Cardiovascular Consequences
Debanshu Roy1, Daniel J McGowan2, Robert Chilton3
1Audie Murphy VA, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
JACC. Case Reports
|May 23, 2025
Summary
Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning can cause severe systemic thrombotic events, including pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction. This case highlights the critical cardiovascular and thrombotic risks associated with carbon monoxide exposure.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a common environmental hazard.
- Cardiovascular complications are a recognized, yet often underestimated, sequela of CO exposure.
- Systemic thrombosis is an atypical but severe manifestation of CO poisoning.
Observation:
- A young male experienced accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
- The patient developed multiple thrombotic complications, including pulmonary embolism, acute myocardial infarction, and ventricular thrombi.
- Peripheral vascular compromise manifested as acute limb ischemia, alongside acute renal failure.
Findings:
- Carbon monoxide poisoning can precipitate a pro-thrombotic state.
- The observed thrombotic events underscore the profound impact of CO on the cardiovascular system and systemic vasculature.
- This case illustrates a rare but devastating spectrum of CO toxicity.
Implications:
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for thrombotic complications in patients with carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Early recognition and management of cardiovascular and thrombotic sequelae are crucial for patient outcomes.
- Further research into the mechanisms underlying CO-induced thrombosis may reveal novel therapeutic targets.
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