Key result
Acute myocardial infarction in young adults can be caused by arterial thrombosis secondary to a hypercoagulable state resulting from nephrotic syndrome.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of considering acute myocardial infarction in young adults with chest pain and investigating underlying hypercoagulable states such as nephrotic syndrome.
May warrant considering nephrotic syndrome in young adults with MI; leaves open whether this association warrants routine screening.
The case report in this review illustrates an acute myocardial infarction in a young adult probably due to arterial thrombosis that can be attributed to a hypercoagulable state resulting from the nephrotic syndrome. Although rare, acute myocardial infarction should be considered in young adults presenting with chest pain. A detailed clinical history may help to identify the aetiology, and guide subsequent management, but diagnostic coronary angiography is essential. Careful risk factor modification and treatment of the underlying cause should reduce the incidence of recurrent cardiac events.
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Osula et al. (2002) conducted a case report in Acute myocardial infarction (n=1). Nephrotic syndrome (hypercoagulable state) was evaluated. Acute myocardial infarction in young adults can be caused by arterial thrombosis secondary to a hypercoagulable state resulting from nephrotic syndrome.
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