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World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2011; 3(7): 260-262
Published online Jul 26, 2011. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v3.i7.260
Published online Jul 26, 2011. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v3.i7.260
Coexistence of acute myocardial infarction with normal coronary arteries and migraine with aura in a female patient
Umut Celikyurt, Goksel Kahraman, Ender Emre, Department of Cardiology, Kocaeli University Medical Faculty, Umuttepe Yerleskesi 41380, Kocaeli, Turkey
Author contributions: Celikyurt U wrote the paper; Kahraman G performed the coronary angiography; Emre E performed transthoracic echocardiography.
Correspondence to: Umut Celikyurt, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, Kocaeli University Medical Faculty, Umuttepe Yerleskesi, 41380, Kocaeli, Turkey. ycelikyurt@gmail.com
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Received: March 12, 2011
Revised: May 2, 2011
Accepted: May 9, 2011
Published online: July 26, 2011
Revised: May 2, 2011
Accepted: May 9, 2011
Published online: July 26, 2011
Abstract
Acute myocardial infarction with normal coronary arteries is a well known condition, which is typically diagnosed in young patients. Coronary vasospasm, inherited, acquired or malignancy-induced hypercoagulable state, collagen vascular disease and coronary arterial embolism have been considered as underlying etiologic factors. An association between migraine with aura and increased risk of ischemic stroke, angina and myocardial infarction has been demonstrated in studies. Patients with migraine and especially with aura should be followed closely against cardiovascular events even if they are young and do not have traditional risk factors.
Keywords: Acute myocardial infarction; Aura; Migraine; Normal coronary arteries