https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/553235
Title: | Myocardial infarction due to giant cell arteritis: A case report and literature review | Authors: | Lin L.-W. SHOEI-SHEN WANG CHIA-TUNG SHUN |
Issue Date: | 2007 | Journal Volume: | 23 | Journal Issue: | 4 | Start page/Pages: | 195-198 | Source: | Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences | 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. |
URI: | https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/553235 | ISSN: | 1607-551X | DOI: | 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70397-3 | SDG/Keyword: | 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 |
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