Unveiling Complexity: A Case Report of Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome With Coronary Occlusion and a Concomitant Patent Foramen Ovale Shunt.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-7-2023
Abstract
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are rare autoimmune disorders that afflict a small percentage of the global female population. The complexity of these conditions is further exacerbated by their propensity to give rise to recurrent thrombosis and obstetric morbidity, thereby posing intricate challenges for clinicians and patients alike. One of the most concerning aspects of these diseases is the heightened risk they confer for accelerated atherosclerosis, which can ultimately culminate in the development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This case report describes a 27-year-old female with APLS, SLE, and lupus nephritis. She suffered from a catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) episode and simultaneously developed ACS. She also had a patent foramen ovale (PFO) shunt.
Publication Title
Cureus
Volume
15
Issue
11
First Page
48456
Last Page
48456
Recommended Citation
Sharma, N., Gautam, S., Kc, P., Kansakar, S., Rivera Boadla, M., Pokhrel, M., Basnet, A., & Lamichhane, S. (2023). Unveiling Complexity: A Case Report of Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome With Coronary Occlusion and a Concomitant Patent Foramen Ovale Shunt.. Cureus, 15 (11), 48456-48456. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48456