Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction in two young women with cystic fibrosis and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
Ischemic heart disease is rarely reported in people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF) despite multiple potential risk factors. Here we report two cases of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), both in young women with cystic fibrosis (CF) and cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD). These cases illustrate the importance of considering myocardial injury/infarction in the differential diagnosis of patients with CF and chest pain or shortness of breath, and addressing the growing risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sirisha Reddy Thambuluru, Sayyad Kyazimzade, Katherine A. Despotes, Deepa Kirk, Jennifer L. Goralski Source Type: research
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