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A case of simultaneous acute cardio-cerebral infarction in a woman with essential thrombocythemia
- Source :
- Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 47 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publishing, 2019.
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Abstract
- Essential thrombocythemia (ET) can cause arterial embolism. Patients with arterial thrombosis usually have additional risk factors, such as smoking and hypertension. We report a 70-year-old woman with ET who had no risk factors, except for age. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging showed fresh lacunar infarction in several lobes. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Coronary angioplasty and stenting were successfully performed. We checked the bone marrow and performed genetic testing. The Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) V617F gene mutation was found. This case was a rare initial presentation of previously undiagnosed ET with embolism of cardiovascular and cerebral vessels. Anti-platelet drugs and hydroxyurea were used to prevent further thrombosis in the coronary and cerebral arteries.
- Subjects :
- Medicine (General)
R5-920
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03000605 and 14732300
- Volume :
- 47
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of International Medical Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.fe501197c1334387acf7d78367c10db3
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060519865062