Late Presentation of COVID-19-Associated Transmural Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Atherosclerosis

Introduction

There has been an increased incidence of coronavirus-associated thromboembolic events during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, most cases presented with venous thrombotic events, mainly deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism, whereas arterial and coronary phenomena are rare.

Several pathophysiological factors can explain the relationship between COVID-19 infection and increased embolic phenomena. The main factors are increased inflammatory mediators, the release of prothrombotic factors, and endothelial dysfunction.^,

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