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Case Studies | Cardiology Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023 | Rating: 4.6 / 10
A Rare Case of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia after Implantation of a Drug Eluting Stent to Coronary Artery
Dr. Ajeya Ukadgaonkar | Dr. Suhas Hardas | Dr. Geeta Karyakarte
Abstract: We report a case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia following implantation of drug eluting coronary stent.71 years old diabetic and hypertensive male without any past hematological history presented with unstable angina. His coronary angiography revealed critical disease in LAD and LCx. Coronary angioplasty to LAD and LCx was done with DES (Resolute Integrity). In the 1st week following PTCA, patient developed dyspnoea for which check coronary angiography was done which showed patent stent. On further evaluation, he was found to have severe anemia. Extensive evaluation of the anemia proved it to be an autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Keywords: Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Drug Eluting Stent, Coronary Artery
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,
Pages: 789 - 790