| St-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction in a patient with acromegaly: a case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 16793566 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Acromegaly is a disorder caused by the excess production of pituitary growth hormone and is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet and head. Increased morbidity and mortality with acromegaly is associated with cardiovascular complications, hypertension, glucose intolerance, cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease. We report a case of acromegaly, which presented with ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction. The patient received successful primary transluminal coronary angioplasty with stent implantation. Acromegaly was suspected from typical appearance, and confirmed with hormonal examination and imaging of the pituitary mass. We discuss this case in comparison with previous literature. |
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Authors:
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Ming-Ying Lu; Pi-Jung Hsiao; Tsung-Hsien Lin; Ho-Ming Su; Wen-Chol Voon; Wen-Ter Lai; Sheng-Hsiung Sheu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences Volume: 22 ISSN: 1607-551X ISO Abbreviation: Kaohsiung J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2006 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-06-23 Completed Date: 2009-01-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100960562 Medline TA: Kaohsiung J Med Sci Country: China (Republic : 1949- ) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 286-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
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Acromegaly
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complications*,
physiopathology,
therapy Acute Disease Aged Electrocardiography* Endothelium, Vascular / physiology Female Humans Hypertension / complications Myocardial Infarction / etiology* |
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