A rare presentation of primary antiphospholipid syndrome.
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This case presents a young patient with myocardial infarction, in-situ thrombosis of left anterior descending coronary artery and right common-iliac artery due to primary antiphospholipid syndrome. This report discusses the relationship between antiphospholipid antibodies and coronary artery disease along with management of this rare condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Oman medical journal
دوره 24 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009