Zhu HM, Zhang Y, Tang Y, Yuan H, Li ZX, Long Y. Acute coronary syndrome with severe atherosclerotic and hyperthyroidism: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(27): 8127-8134 [PMID: 34621871 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i27.8127]
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Yun Long, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Road, Yuhua District, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China. wwlyf@126.com
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2021; 9(27): 8127-8134 Published online Sep 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i27.8127
Acute coronary syndrome with severe atherosclerotic and hyperthyroidism: A case report
Hai-Mei Zhu, Yi Zhang, Yun Tang, Hua Yuan, Zhen-Xian Li, Yun Long
Hai-Mei Zhu, Department of Pain, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China
Yi Zhang, Zhen-Xian Li, The Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, Hunan Province, China
Yun Tang, Hua Yuan, Yun Long, Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhu HM and Zhang Y reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Tang Y was the patient’s cardiovascular doctor and interpreted the imaging findings; Yuan H analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Li ZX reviewed the literature; Long Y was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported byScience and Technology Planning Project of Hunan Province, No. 2018JJ2304; and the Research Foundation of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 2019XJJJ042.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Yun Long, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Cardiology, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Road, Yuhua District, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China. wwlyf@126.com
Received: May 9, 2021 Peer-review started: May 9, 2021 First decision: June 5, 2021 Revised: June 16, 2021 Accepted: July 22, 2021 Article in press: July 22, 2021 Published online: September 26, 2021
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of cardiovascular emergencies arising from the obstruction of coronary artery blood flow and acute myocardial ischemia. Recent studies have revealed that thyroid function is closely related to ACS. However, only a few reports of thyrotoxicosis-induced ACS with severe atherosclerosis have been reported.
CASE SUMMARY
A 33-year-old man, who had a history of hyperthyroidism without taking any antithyroid drugs and no history of coronary heart disease, experienced neck pain with occasional heart palpitations starting 3 mo prior that were aggravated after an activity. As the symptoms worsened at 21 d prior, he went to a hospital for treatment. The electrocardiogram examination showed a multilead ST segment elevation and pathological Q waves. Based on these findings and his symptoms, the patient was diagnosed with a suspected myocardial infarction and transferred to our hospital on July 2, 2020. He was diagnosed with a rare case of ACS due to coronary artery atherosclerosis in the anterior descending artery complicated by hyperthyroidism. A paclitaxel-coated drug balloon was used for treatment to avoid the use of metal stents, thus reducing the time of antiplatelet therapy and facilitating the continued treatment of hyperthyroidism. The 9-mo follow-up showed favorable results.
CONCLUSION
This case highlights that atherosclerosis is a cause of ACS that cannot be ignored even in a patient with hyperthyroidism.
Core Tip: We present a case of an acute coronary syndrome due to coronary artery atherosclerosis in the anterior descending artery complicated by hyperthyroidism in a 33-year-old man. Patients with thyrotoxicosis-induced acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are very special, and almost all reported cases have been associated with Graves’ disease. Coronary angiography usually shows zero disease, and coronary artery spasm occupies a large proportion of data, which is contradictory with this case that ACS is accompanied by atherosclerosis. In this case ,we find that intensive drug therapy and implant-free interventional therapy are better options for patients with ACS and hyperthyroidism.
