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[Coronary thrombosis as the manifestation of the antiphospholipid syndrome]
B Romero Ferrer1, E Galve Basilio, J Ordi Ros
1Servico de Cardiología, Hospital General Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona.
Revista Espanola De Cardiologia
|May 1, 1994
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Antiphospholipid syndrome can cause coronary artery thrombosis, leading to myocardial infarction. This condition also impacts coronary microcirculation and heart valves.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rheumatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.
- Coronary artery involvement in APS is uncommon but can lead to severe cardiovascular events.
Abstract:
We present 3 cases of antiphospholipid syndrome with thrombosis in the coronary circulation. Two of them presented an acute myocardial infarction, whereas the third one showed thrombosis in the coronary microcirculation together with aortic valve disease.