Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting as an Acute Coronary Syndrome

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, formerly Churg-Strauss Syndrome, is an uncommon disorder that carries a high mortality when coronary artery disease develops. Early recognition and treatment is crucial. We highlight an unusual presentation of acute coronary syndrome not associated with...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:JACC: Case Reports
Main Authors: Jeffrey Kolominsky, MD, Zackary Tushak, DO, Jaideep Patel, MD, Aaron Schatz, MD, Ajay Pillai, MD, Jonathan Potfay, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Subjects:
acute coronary syndrome
EGPA
eosinophilia
ischemic heart disease
premature coronary artery disease
vasculitis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920304496
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Summary:Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, formerly Churg-Strauss Syndrome, is an uncommon disorder that carries a high mortality when coronary artery disease develops. Early recognition and treatment is crucial. We highlight an unusual presentation of acute coronary syndrome not associated with atherosclerotic coronary disease. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
ISSN:2666-0849

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