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Aortic Thrombosis and Subsequent Myocardial Infarction in a Previously Healthy 12-Year-Old Male.

Authors :
Ikeda N
Patel D
Javois AJ
Nelson-McMillan K
El-Zein C
Vricella LA
Hibino N
Source :
JACC. Case reports [JACC Case Rep] 2023 Oct 03; Vol. 25, pp. 102049. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 03 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Aortic thrombus formation in children is uncommon, particularly in an otherwise healthy pediatric patient. Thromboembolism of such thrombi resulting in subsequent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is, thus, exceedingly rare. ( Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. ).<br />Competing Interests: The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-0849
Volume :
25
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JACC. Case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38094208
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.102049