Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection as A Potential Cause of Acute Myocardial Infraction in Motorcycle Accident

Authors

  • Alexander Edo Tondas Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Department, Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia
  • Fredy Tandri Charitas Hospital Palembang, Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia
  • Edrian Zulkarnain Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Department, Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30701/ijc.1140

Keywords:

Blunt Chest Trauma, Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection, Atrial Fibrillation, Motorcycle Collision

Abstract

Background: Chest pain in blunt chest trauma can be caused by various intrathoracic injuries. Pneumothorax, hemothorax, and rib fractures are commonly seen in the emergency department. Although cardiac involvement is very rare, the probability should not be excluded.

Case Illustration: A-31-years-old male who complained of chest pain and diaphoresis was brought to the emergency department after a high-speed motorcycle collision. Chest X-ray revealed no abnormality but a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) demonstrated ST-segment elevation in lead I, AvL, V2-6, and atrial fibrillation. Because of the unusual presentation, the decision was to proceed with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Coronary Angiography detected a thrombus at proximal LAD and spiral dissection at mid LAD (TIMI 2 Flow). After the procedure, he was transferred to the High Care Unit.

Conclusion: Following blunt chest trauma, chest pain in the setting of a vehicle collision can be caused by dissection of the coronary artery. Prompt cardiac workup (ECG, cardiac enzyme, and echocardiography) must be done in a highly suspected patient.

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Published

2022-09-17

How to Cite

Tondas, A. E., Tandri, F., & Zulkarnain, E. (2022). Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection as A Potential Cause of Acute Myocardial Infraction in Motorcycle Accident. Indonesian Journal of Cardiology, 43(1), 23–9. https://doi.org/10.30701/ijc.1140

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 1 (2022): Indonesian Journal of Cardiology: January - March 2022

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Case Reports

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