Myocardial infarction with normal coronary arteries: a case report and review of the literature
2009
Myocardial Infarction with Normal Coronary Arteries: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Iuliano Luigi, Micheletta Fausta, Napoli Alessandro, Catalano Carlo
Primary Institution: Sapienza University of Rome
Conclusion
The case highlights the importance of multi-slice computed tomography in assessing patients with myocardial infarction and normal coronary arteries.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient was asymptomatic after a 10-year follow-up.
- Multi-slice computed tomography showed normal coronary arteries.
- The absence of coronary lesions was confirmed by whole-body angiography.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a heart attack but her heart arteries were normal, showing that some people can have heart problems without blocked arteries.
Methodology
The patient was studied using multi-slice coronary computed tomography and whole-body angiography.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 49-year-old woman with a history of myocardial infarction.
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