A 76-year-old female experienced a septal myocardial infarction due to isolated embolic occlusion from a thrombus in the left atrial appendage, emphasizing the need for anticoagulation in AF patients.
This case underscores the importance of adherence to anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation to prevent rare embolic complications like isolated septal branch occlusion.
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We present a case of a 76‐year‐old female who experienced an isolated embolic occlusion of the septal branch, resulting in a septal myocardial infarction (MI) due to a thrombus in the left atrial appendage (LAA). The patient′s history included atrial fibrillation (AF), multiple allergies, and a self‐discontinued anticoagulation regimen. This case underscores the importance of anticoagulation therapy in AF patients and highlights the challenges of managing patients with complex medical histories and medication intolerances.
Jano et al. (Thu,) reported a other. A 76-year-old female experienced a septal myocardial infarction due to isolated embolic occlusion from a thrombus in the left atrial appendage, emphasizing the need for anticoagulation in AF patients.