Myocardial infarction due to giant cell arteritis: A case report and literature review
Journal
Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
4
Pages
195-198
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Giant cell arteritis occurs mainly in the cranial arteries, especially in the temporal area, and rarely in the coronary arteries. Here, we present a case of coronary artery giant cell arteritis in a 51-year-old woman who complained of atypical chest pain. Radionuclide angiography showed dilated left ventricle with global hypokinesia. Despite medical treatment, she suffered progressive heart failure and finally was given a heart transplant. The pathologic examination revealed myocardial infarction due to coronary giant cell arteritis. Unusual giant cell arteritis should be considered in the differential diagnoses of myocardial infarction. ? 2007 Elsevier. All rights reserved.
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adult; article; atrioventricular block; bradycardia; case report; congestive heart failure; coronary artery; coronary giant cell arteritis; differential diagnosis; female; giant cell arteritis; heart graft; heart infarction; histopathology; human; human tissue; hypokinesia; orthotopic transplantation; scintiangiography; thorax pain
Type
journal article