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ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Acute Stent Thrombosis as the Initial Presentation of Essential Thrombocythemia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents a patient with acute coronary syndrome and 100% mid-left anterior descending artery occlusion, complicated by acute stent thrombosis. Subsequent work-up revealed essential thrombocythemia. This case highlights the increased risk of acute coronary syndrome and stent thrombosis in essential thrombocythemia, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary management.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102953

Authors: Samira Teeri, Rama Alashqar, Mohamad Al-Otaibi, Salem Kim, Sonia Samtani

Institutions: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

Language: English

Topic: Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850