Myocardial infarction and Turner's syndrome

Clin Cardiol. 1999 Mar;22(3):245-7. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960220320.

Abstract

This paper reports the case of a patient with Turner's syndrome, who developed a myocardial infarction at the age of 36. Turner's syndrome, associated with gonadal insufficiency, increases atherosclerotic cardiovascular risks that must be assessed during the patient's follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications*
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Turner Syndrome / complications*