Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Painless infarction in antiphospholipid syndrome]

A Dacosta1, J M Guy, H Rousset

  • 1Service de cardiologie, Hôpital Nord, CHRU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This case study highlights myocardial infarction caused by antiphospholipid syndrome-induced coronary thrombosis. Effective anticoagulant therapy monitoring is crucial for managing this rare cardiac condition.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

High-Intensity Exercise After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Previously Physically Active Patients: One-Year Clinical Outcomes.

Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports·2025
Same author

[After the COVID crisis, what solutions for the future nursing home?]

Bulletin de l'Academie nationale de medecine·2022
Same author

Role of toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) in voluntary alcohol consumption.

Brain, behavior, and immunity·2020
Same author

[Place of the exercise stress test at the sportsman].

Annales de cardiologie et d'angeiologie·2018
Same author

[Prostate cancer of elderly patients: Place and role of geriatric assessment].

Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie·2016
Same author

Subjective sleep and cognitive complaints in 65 year old subjects: a significant association. The PROOF cohort.

The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2015

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Immunology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.
  • Cardiac involvement in APS, particularly coronary artery disease, is uncommon but serious.

Observation:

  • A rare case of myocardial infarction (heart attack) is presented, directly resulting from coronary artery thrombosis.
  • The thrombosis was confirmed to be caused by antiphospholipid syndrome.

Findings:

  • The study reviews the link between cardiac pathology, specifically coronary disease, and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies.
  • This case underscores the potential for APS to manifest as acute coronary events.

Implications:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Emphasizes the critical importance of vigilant monitoring of anticoagulant therapy in patients with APS.
  • Highlights the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding cardiac manifestations of APS.
  • Suggests potential for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for APS-related cardiovascular complications.