Myocardial infarction following sternal surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of myocardial infarction in a 32-year-old man undergoing sternal surgery. Thrombotic occlusion of the right coronary artery with no underlying atheromatous disease was demonstrated angiographically and successfully treated with intracoronary thrombolysis.
Medical subject headings
- Myocardial Infarction
- Postoperative Complications
- Sternum