Successful embolectomy for an acute mesenteric ischemia following acute myocardial infarction in a patient with chronic atrial fibrillation

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a rare vascular disorder that carries a fatal prognosis. Common risk factors for superior mesenteric artery embolism include arrhythmia and myocardial infarction that was both associated in our patient. Early diagnosis and aggressive therapy can prevent bowel infar...

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Main Authors: Abdellah Rezziki, H Alzaarir, O Anane, T Abutayf, A Benzirar, O Elmahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.indjvascsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0972-0820;year=2018;volume=5;issue=3;spage=191;epage=194;aulast=Rezziki