Title of article
Polycythemia Vera Presenting as Cardiac Arrest: Novel Management Strategies
Author/Authors
Davis, Mark I. Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Courtney, Brian K. Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Cohen, Gideon Department of Surgery - Division of Cardiac Surgery - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Poon, Stephanie Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada , Madan, Mina Department of Medicine - Division of Cardiology - Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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8
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8
Abstract
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) usually occur in patients with multiple cardiac risk factors. In young adults, drug use and
hypercoagulable states are common causes for ACS presentations. We report a case of a man in his early 30s who was diagnosed
with polycythemia vera (PV) and had a cardiac arrest due to an anterolateral ST elevation myocardial infarction. We discuss his
unique management and review the evidence on the management of arterial thromboembolism in PV patients.
Keywords
Polycythemia Vera , Cardiac Arrest , Management Strategies
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2019
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2612571
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