Myasthenia Gravis and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Rare Combination

Aorta (Stamford). 2023 Apr;11(2):87-90. doi: 10.1055/a-2051-7678. Epub 2023 Mar 20.

Abstract

Abdominal aortic aneurysm in a patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) is extremely rare. We present a 64-year-old male with MG and an asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm treated endovascularly. After extubation, he suffered a cardiac arrest due to an acute myocardial infarction. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a primary coronary angioplasty led to a satisfactory outcome. Special care is needed due to higher rates of postoperative complications in these patients.

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