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Case Report: Intestinal Obstruction in a Patient on Antiplatelet Therapy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Antiplatelet therapy is commonly prescribed for various cardiovascular conditions, but it represents a unique challenge in dealing with surgical emergencies, such as intestinal obstruction. Our case is a 47-year-old patient who had a history of CABG and was on maintenance dual antiplatelet therapy, “Aspirin and Clopidogrel”, attended the ER with a short history of acute abdominal pain associated with vomiting and distension. Clinical findings and imaging studiesrevealed features of intestinal obstruction.

Source: International Journal of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technology

DOI: 10.54105/ijamst.b4101.06011225

Authors: Dr. Mohammed Elamin Elsirag, Dr. Amina Ibrahim Alyagoub, Dr. Elfatih Elsiddig Hagelamin, Nadir Nasraldin Abbas

Topic: Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7117255116

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