title: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after percutaneous coronary intervention.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Keimyung University, Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Jung-Min
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Seung-Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hur
authors.forename: Chang-Wook
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Nam
authors.forename: Seung-Wook
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Kee-Sik
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Yoon-Nyun
authors.initials: YN
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Kwon-Bae
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: 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*