Volume 5 (2018): Issue 1

Myocardial infarction in severe haemophilia

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Jenique Bailly
Johnny Mahlangu

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Abstract

With improved replacement therapy, people with haemophilia (PWH) live longer, with the consequent emergence of age-related chronic diseases not previously seen in haemophilia. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease and associated complications in older PWH appears to be on the rise. Management of myocardial infarction in a person living with severe haemophilia presents a particular challenge, as treatment options often include antiplatelet therapy, anti-coagulation and invasive procedures. Current guidelines for managing acute myocardial infarction are not specifically designed for people with bleeding diatheses such as haemophilia. We present a patient with severe haemophilia A on extended half-life factor VIII prophylaxis who developed an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), discuss his clinical management and highlight lessons learned.

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Authors

  • Jenique Bailly

    Associate Lecturer, Department of Molecular Medicine and Haematology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Johnny Mahlangu

    johnny.mahlangu@nhls.ac.za
    Head of Clinical Haematology, Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa