Coronary septic embolism presenting as acute myocardial infarction. A case report of a singular manifestation of infective endocarditis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated by infective endocarditis (IE) presents a unique challenge in clinical management, especially when associated with septic embolism leading to coronary artery occlusion.

Case summary

The current clinical report describes the case of a 72-year-old male with a history of arterial hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and severe obstructive sleep apnea. The patient presented with anterior STEMI due to an embolic occlusion in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, secondary to IE. Coronary angiography revealed embolic occlusion at the LAD origin, and balloon angioplasty without stent placement was performed, considering the embolic and infectious nature of the occlusion. Despite targeted interventions, including b

SUBMITTER: Ferreira Carvalho M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831021 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature