Postpartum coronary artery dissection complicated by heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis

Authors
Eby, CS McBride, LR
Citation
Cs. Eby et Lr. Mcbride, Postpartum coronary artery dissection complicated by heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis, ANN THORAC, 71(3), 2001, pp. 1025-1027
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
71
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1025 - 1027
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200103)71:3<1025:PCADCB>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A 32-year-old woman presented with an acute anterior-lateral myocardial inf arction 7 days postpartum. Coronary angiography revealed an occlusive left main coronary artery dissection. After coronary artery bypass surgery the p atient's cardiac function improved and stabilized. Thrombocytopenia and a f emoral artery thrombosis after 9 days of heparin exposure marked the develo pment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis that was successfu lly managed With argatroban, a direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.