Key result
Protein C deficiency linked to concurrent MI and ischemic stroke in young patients.
Why the study?
Protein C deficiency is predominantly associated with venous thromboembolism but may also contribute to arterial thrombosis such as myocardial infarction, with limited reported cases.
Population
A patient with protein C deficiency presenting with acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke
Design
Case report
Authors
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Concurrent MI and ischaemic stroke may signal protein C deficiency; extends phenotypic spectrum but leaves open any screening implications.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the importance of investigating hypercoagulable states, such as protein C deficiency, in young patients presenting with myocardial infarction.
Irving Tiong (2003) conducted a case report in Protein C deficiency, acute myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke (n=1). Protein C deficiency was evaluated on Myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke. Protein C deficiency can manifest as both acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke in the same patient, highlighting the need to investigate hypercoagulable states in young patients with MI.
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