A Rusovici, S Varkey, Q Saeed, M Klapholz… - Cardiovascular …, 2011 - Elsevier Arterial thrombosis and especially coronary thrombosis are known complications of cocaine abuse. We report three cases of severe life-threatening coronary arterial thrombosis manifesting as acute coronary syndromes. Thrombosis occurred predominantly in the proximal ... Related articles - All 3 versions
PJ Patel, WH Matthai Jr… - Cardiology, 2011 - content.karger.com Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predisposes to acute coronary thrombosis. To demonstrate how the pathophysiology of lupus-mediated coronary events may be unique, we offer the case and management of a young woman with lupus who ... Related articles - All 2 versions
EC Sammut, A Graham, DA Jones, K Rathod… - Heart, 2011 - heart.bmj.com Background Inflammatory mechanisms are involved in both coro- nary atherogenesis and its presentation as acute coronary syndromes (ACS). To date, drugs used at the time of ACS, or for primary and secondary prevention have not primarily targeted inflammatory ...
SD Tomasello, A Tello-Montoliu… - Expert Opinion on …, 2011 - informahealthcare.com Importance of the field: Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and the P2Y 12 receptor antagonist clopidogrel is the cornerstone of treatment for prevention of recurrent ischemic events in high-risk patients. Despite the benefits of this strategy, a number of patients experience ... Cited by 2 - Related articles - All 3 versions
F Gazzoli, M Panzavolta, AM Grande… - European Journal of …, 2011 - EACTS A 62-year-old male, affected by ischemic cardiomyopathy, received a Jarvik 2000. Seventeen months later he complained of angina. An electrocardiogram (ECG) presented inferior leads ST-elevation, and blood chemistry showed increased Troponin-I. Angiography (Video 1) ... All 4 versions