Infective coronary arteritis: a pathological analysis at autopsy

Vaideeswar, Pradeep; Verma, Ravinder; Gupta, Rajib

doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2012.04.005

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“…Coronary thrombus was defined as the presence of clot with collections of platelets, fibrin, and trapped erythrocytes and leukocytes; atherosclerotic plaque was defined by presence of lipid core and disruption of the luminal fibrous cap with fissure or rupture into the lipid core [12]. Presence of inflammatory infiltrates in the coronary arterial wall was defined as coronary arteritis [13].…”

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Sudden cardiac death in South India: Incidence, risk factors and pathology

Srivatsa

Swaminathan

Munavarah

et al. 2016

Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal

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BackgroundSudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major cause of mortality secondary to coronary artery disease (CAD) in the industrialized societies. Although South Asians have a high prevalence of CAD, the frequency and underlying pathology of SCD among this population are unknown.MethodsMedical records of consecutive patients presenting with unexplained sudden death (USD) in a tertiary care center were reviewed. Patients with trauma, violent deaths, positive toxicology and non-cardiac pathology were excluded to determine sudden cardiac death (SCD). Cardiac pathological findings were analyzed by autopsy. SCD rate was estimated based on census and government vital statistics for the years studied.ResultsDuring a two year period, 223 patients (mean age 55 + 10 yrs, 78.9% male, body mass index 26 + 4, 60% smokers, 39% known CAD, 46% hypertension, 43% diabetes) presented to hospital with USD. SCD was attributed to myocardial infarction (MI) in 87% of cases; 69% were acute (96% anterior MI); 76% were small/moderate infarct and 9.9% of the cohort had normal hearts. Based on official municipal vital statistics, the SCD rate in those >35 yrs of age was estimated as 39.7/100,000 with male/female ratio of 4.6.ConclusionsSCD in this south Indian city occurred predominantly in men of relatively young age and was most frequently associated with small or moderate-sized acute MI. Improved health care access, preventive measures and enhanced emergency management may reduce SCD from acute MI in this locale.

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Sudden cardiac death in South India: Incidence, risk factors and pathology

Srivatsa

Swaminathan

Munavarah

et al. 2016

Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal

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“…Most of the reported cases occur in children with KD. Even though the prevalence is rare, the main etiological factors are non-infectious 44 ( Tab. I ).…”

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Cardiovascular pathology in vasculitis

De Gaspari,

Ascione,

Baldovini

et al. 2024

Pathologica

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Summary Vasculitides are diseases that can affect any vessel. When cardiac or aortic involvement is present, the prognosis can worsen significantly. Pathological assessment often plays a key role in reaching a definite diagnosis of cardiac or aortic vasculitis, particularly when the clinical evidence of a systemic inflammatory disease is missing. The following review will focus on the main histopathological findings of cardiac and aortic vasculitides.

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Pathologic Findings: Valvular Destruction, Perivalvular Abnormalities and Extracardiac Findings

Veinot¹

2016

Endocarditis

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Infective coronary arteritis: a pathological analysis at autopsy

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

Sudden cardiac death in South India: Incidence, risk factors and pathology

Sudden cardiac death in South India: Incidence, risk factors and pathology

Cardiovascular pathology in vasculitis

Pathologic Findings: Valvular Destruction, Perivalvular Abnormalities and Extracardiac Findings

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