[A case of chest trauma-induced acute myocardial infarction].
The occurrence of an acute myocardial infarction (MI) after chest trauma is a rare complication. We report a case of a 58-year-old man presenting with an acute anterolateral MI secondary to blunt chest trauma. Coronary angiography revealed a non significant lesion of a first diagonal branch without any atherosclerosis lesion on coronary artery. He was conservatively managed and resulted in a good prognosis. Based on this case, we discuss the path physiologic mechanism of MI following chest trauma.
Grozieux de Laguérenne
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Centre hospitalier de Douai, route de Cambrai, BP 740, 59507 Douai cedex, France. nicolas.grozieuxdelaguerenne@ch-douai.fr
Pretorian
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Jaboureck
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Leroy
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Joly
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Dujardin
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D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*