Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after percutaneous coronary intervention.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rapidly progressive hematological syndrome defined by the pentad of thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, neurologic abnormalities, fever and renal dysfunction. TTP has been associated with major surgical procedures and specific medications. However, there is no known previously reported case in which acute TTP occurred after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We report a case of TTP after a PCI, that presented with the pentad of symptoms, as well as hepatitis and pancreatitis.
Lee
Jung-Min
JM
Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea.
Hur
Seung-Ho
SH
Nam
Chang-Wook
CW
Han
Seung-Wook
SW
Kim
Kee-Sik
KS
Kim
Yoon-Nyun
YN
Kim
Kwon-Bae
KB
D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*