An adult cystic fibrosis patient presenting with persistent dyspnea: case report
2006
Cystic Fibrosis Patient with Coronary Artery Disease
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Onady Gary M, Farinet Catherine L
Primary Institution: Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University
Hypothesis
Can adult cystic fibrosis patients develop symptomatic coronary artery disease?
Conclusion
This case report is the first to describe a cystic fibrosis patient diagnosed with symptomatic coronary artery disease.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the first report of a cystic fibrosis patient diagnosed with symptomatic coronary artery disease.
- The patient had a 99% occlusion of the left anterior descending artery.
- Stress thallium testing showed a reversible anteroseptal perfusion defect.
Takeaway
A man with cystic fibrosis had chest pain and breathing problems, and doctors found he also had heart disease, which is unusual for cystic fibrosis patients.
Methodology
The patient underwent diagnostic testing including stress thallium testing and heart catheterization.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
52-year-old white male with cystic fibrosis.
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