Postpartal recurrent non-ST elevation myocardial infarction in essential thrombocythaemia: case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Normal pregnancy corresponds to a procoagulant state. Acute myocardial infarction during pregnancy is rare, yet considering the low non-pregnant risk score of childbearing women it is still surprisingly frequent. We report a case of postpartum recurrent non-ST el...

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Main Authors: Raio Luigi, Lakiopoulos Vassilios, Stefanidis Ioannis, Arampatzis Spyridon, Surbek Daniel, Mohaupt Markus G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Online Access:http://www.thrombosisjournal.com/content/8/1/12