Radiotherapy-induced isolated left main coronary artery disease presenting with cardiogenic shock: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Mediastinal radiotherapy is a common practice for treating breast cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma. Radiotherapy causes cardiovascular damage and has attracted increasing attention, particularly among Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, as they receive a higher dose of radiation.

Patient concerns

A 36-year-old woman with a past medical history of Hodgkin's lymphoma presented with persistent chest pain for 3 hours. She experienced exertional chest pain 1 month before when she was climbing stairs, which disappeared after a few minutes with rest, but recurred with a similar level of exertion. Three hours before admission to the emergency room, the chest pain persisted and was accompanied by diaphoresis and dyspnea.

Diagnosis

Cardiogenic shock caused by radiotherapy-induc

SUBMITTER: Li B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9276303 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature