19 Years Old Male with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction as an Initial Manifestation of Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Journal Title: International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Primary Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is a rare disease associated with thromboembolic events which may affect either the arterial or the venous vasculature.Acute myocardial infarction is rarely associated with APS, especially as first manifestation. We present here a case of primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in young man, which present as acute myocardial infarction.
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Maričić Lana, Višević Roberta
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