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https://doi.org/10.20471/acc.2024.63.s1.3
Successful Treatment of an Elderly, Frail Patient with Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multi-organ Failure: Against the Odds
Marin Pavlov
; Department of Cardiology, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb
*
Zdravko Babić
; Department of Cardiology, Sisters of Charity University Hospital Centre, Zagreb; University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
Matias Trbušić
; Department of Cardiology, Sisters of Charity University Hospital Centre, Zagreb; University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
Vjekoslav Radeljić
; Department of Cardiology, Sisters of Charity University Hospital Centre, Zagreb; University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
Diana Delić Brkljačić
; Department of Cardiology, Sisters of Charity University Hospital Centre, Zagreb; University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Contemporary cardiology offers potent treatment options for acute coronary syndrome.
Occasionally, the most challenging part of the patient care occurs after percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI). Complications such as acute renal failure requiring renal replacement therapy, need
for mechanical ventilation, infections, septic syndrome requiring vasopressor therapy, and stroke may influence
short- and long-term outcome of such patients. In this paper, we present a case of an elderly lady
treated with left main PCI due to acute non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. The case was complicated
with all above listed events, however, the outcome was favourable.
Keywords
Left-main; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Mechanical ventilation; Renal replacement therapy; Stroke; Sepsis
Hrčak ID:
320940
URI
Publication date:
1.3.2024.
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