Acute coronary syndrome complicated by cardiogenic shock in a young adult: a case report from Dakar, Senegal

Cardiovasc J Afr. 2022;33(3):157-161. doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2021-039. Epub 2021 Sep 29.

Abstract

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of cardiovascular deaths worldwide. It is becoming a major concern in developing countries, partly due to the adoption of Western lifestyles. It affects young adults as well as older patients over 45 years of age. In this report, we present a case of cardiogenic shock related to myocardial infarction in a young adult. He completed cardiac rehabilitation after the surgery. The outcome was favourable at the six-month follow up.

Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; cardiogenic shock; young adult.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome* / etiology
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome* / surgery
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction* / complications
  • Myocardial Infarction* / etiology
  • Senegal
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / complications
  • Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult