Acute myocardial infarction in a patient positive for lupus anticoagulant: a case report

Acute myocardial infarction in a patient positive for lupus anticoagulant: a case report

Abstract Background Autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), are associated with thrombosis and atherosclerosis. Presence of lupus anticoagulant is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic diseases. Case presentation A 56-year-old man with past history of hypertension,...

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Main Authors: Kota Murai, Kenji Sakata, Tadatsugu Gamou, Yoji Nagata, Hayato Tada, Masaya Shimojima, Hirofumi Okada, Kenshi Hayashi, Masa-aki Kawashiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Acute myocardial infarction
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Atherosclerosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1153-9

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