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September 5, 2025JACC Case ReportsOpen Access

Acute Myocardial Infarction as the First Clinical Presentation of Takayasu Arteritis in a 20-Year-Old Woman

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DRDaniela Rodríguez-RodríguezKRKendall Ramírez-SanabriaJCJosé Córdoba-Ruiz

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Overview

Case report highlights severe outcomes of takayasu arteritis in a 20-year-old, suggesting early imaging is crucial.

Key Points

  • Acute myocardial infarction occurred due to underlying takayasu arteritis.
  • Invasive coronary angiography confirmed complete occlusion of the left main coronary artery.
  • Timely vascular imaging is critical for young patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Takayasu arteritis, a rare condition, primarily affects young women and can lead to serious cardiovascular issues.

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Rodríguez-Rodríguez et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a2b2b87ece8dc9549c5https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.104797
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