An Unusual Acute Coronary Syndrome Due to a Septic Embolism: A Case Presentation and Review of Revascularization Strategies

J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Jun;31(6):E148-E153.

Abstract

Treatment of acute coronary syndromes secondary to septic coronary valvular embolism in endocarditis patients remains unclear. Several revascularization strategies have been described, including thromboaspiration, stent implantation, balloon angioplasty, and surgical intervention. We herein present an illustration of an atypical case of an acute coronary syndrome related to a coronary bifurcation occlusion due to a septic embolism in a patient presenting with infective endocarditis. We also summarized previous similar cases and their management.

Keywords: acute coronary syndromes; coronary embolism; endocarditis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / etiology*
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / surgery
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Embolism / complications*
  • Embolism / diagnosis
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Revascularization / methods*
  • Myocardial Revascularization / standards
  • Sepsis / complications*
  • Sepsis / diagnosis