Acute leukemia presenting as acute coronary syndrome: A rare case report


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Case Report

Author :

Venkat Raghavan A.T.M, Shanmugasamy K, Uma Devi K.R3, Sowmya S4, Raghavan Narasimhan5

Volume :

6

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs due to atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. Although, other causes of coronary heart disease should always be taken into account. In our case, the patient presented as symptoms of coronary heart disease as a result of Acute Leukemia. The pathophysiological mechanisms of acute leukaemia leading to Coronary Heart Disease are discussed.

Keyword :

Acute leukemia, Acute coronary syndrome, Blasts.