Double-territory STEMI with cardiogenic shock in immune thrombocytopenic purpura with severe thrombocytopenia—a case report

Abstract

Abstract Background Myocardial infarction (MI) in a patient with immune thrombocytopenia is a rare scenario which is very challenging to manage. Case summary We present a rare case of a patient with immune thrombocytopenic purpura who developed double territory segment-elevation MI with cardiogenic shock. She had an extremely rare presentation with a fresh mobile thrombus in the aortic root which was trap-dooring the right coronary artery ostium and extending into the artery with an embolism into the distal left anterior descending artery. We managed this patient conservatively with excellent recovery owing to the dangerous location of the hanging thrombus, and severe thrombocytopenia. Conclusions Multidisciplinary approach is required for the management of MI in patients with pre-existing blood disorders, with therapy tailored to the patient's presentation and treatment requirements.