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TCTAP C-011

Successful Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute St Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Pregnant Patient

By Anna Francesca Abarquez, Eric Oliver Sison, Lauro Lim Abrahan IV, Elleen Cunanan

Presenter

Anna Francesca Abarquez

Authors

Anna Francesca Abarquez1, Eric Oliver Sison1, Lauro Lim Abrahan IV1, Elleen Cunanan2

Affiliation

Philippine General Hospital, Philippines1, ACE Medical Center Bohol, Philippines2,
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TCTAP C-011
CORONARY - Acute Coronary Syndromes (STEMI, NSTE-ACS)

Successful Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute St Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Pregnant Patient

Anna Francesca Abarquez1, Eric Oliver Sison1, Lauro Lim Abrahan IV1, Elleen Cunanan2

Philippine General Hospital, Philippines1, ACE Medical Center Bohol, Philippines2,

Clinical Information

Patient initials or Identifier Number

AFD

Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam

39-year-old female, non hypertensive, non diabetic, non dyslipidemic, obese gravida 3 para 1 G3P1 (1011) with an unremarkable first trimester of pregnancy,  then at her 18th week of pregnancy  came in to the emergency department due to chest pain.at ER, vital signs 150/90  mm Hg of blood pressure, a pulse rate of 77 bpm, and a respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min. Oxygen saturation at 97%,no jugular venous distension or carotid bruits,heart sounds were normal,regular. ECG showed anteroseptal STEMI.

Relevant Test Results Prior to Catheterization


Relevant Catheterization Findings

The Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) is a large-sized vessel that is free of significant disease.  The Left anterior descending artery (LAD) is a large-sized vessel with total occlusion of the proximal segment. The left circumflex artery (LCX) is a large-sized vessel with 30-40% focal stenosis at the proximal segment. The Right Coronary Artery (RCA) is a large-sized vessel that is free of significant disease. 


Interventional Management

Procedural Step

JL 4 Fr6 guider was used to cannulate the left circulation. Heparin 5000IU was administered intravenously. Choice PT2 MS 0.014¡± wire was then inserted through the guider and was advanced until it traversed the proximal LAD lesion. An Emerge 2.5 mm x 12 mm balloon catheter was inserted over the coronary wire until it traversed the LAD lesion. The balloon catheter was then inflated at 10atm (2.65mm) for 15s. The balloon catheter was then pulled out and replaced over-the-wire with a Promus Premier Drug-Eluting Stent 3.0mm x 20mm. It was then positioned at the proximal LAD and deployed at 11atm (2.95mm) x 15s. Post-deployment dilation was performed, maximally inflating the ballon at 15atm(3.14mm). Final shots taken. Catheters pulled out. 


Case Summary

Chest pain in a pregnant woman is common and can have many differentials may it be due to  cardiovascular and non- cardiovascular causes benign and or life threatening. ST- Elevation Acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy  is a rare condition. Acute ST- Elevation Myocardial Infarction, especially in the era of reperfusion, carries a poor prognosis without intervention.  Management of acute myocardial infarction whether it be in pregnant or non- pregnant patients should consider both fetal and maternal well- being and a multidisciplinary heart team approach tailored to each patient is advisable for such cases.