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Acute myocardial infarction in a patient with chronic myelogenous leukemia
1Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 78284-7884, USA.
Annals of Hematology
|March 1, 1996
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This case study presents acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) occurring alongside chronic myelogenous leukemia. Management strategies and potential causal links are explored.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a critical cardiovascular event.
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm.
- The co-occurrence of AMI and CML is rare and warrants investigation.
Abstract:
A case of acute myocardial infarction in association with chronic myelogenous leukemia is presented. The clinical management and possible reasons for the presentation are discussed.