Arteritis as the cause of fatal coronary thrombosis
Rasmussen, K.B.; Pilgaard, J.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 157(16): 2324-2325
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 7652971 Document Number: 449660
Arteritis of the coronary arteries is a rare phenomenon. The cause is not always known. Transient ischaemia and even thrombosis of the arteries may be seen. The case of a 35 year-old man who died following myocardial infarction are presented and discussed. Even younger people with severe chest pain ought to be hospitalized immediately.
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