Multi-organ Thromboembolic Crisis: A Case Report of Concomitant Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Pulmonary Embolism

Authors

Satheesh Gunaga, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Joanna V. Fourtounis, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Kirby W. Swan
Seth P. Butler
Abe Al Hage, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Gunaga S, Fourtounis JV, Swan KW, Butler SP, and Al Hage A. Multi-organ Thromboembolic Crisis: A Case Report of Concomitant Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Pulmonary Embolism. Cureus 2024; 16(6):e63288.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and pulmonary embolism (PE) necessitates prompt intervention, as delayed treatment may lead to severe consequences. Each of these conditions presents significant challenges and carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. We present the case of an 86-year-old female with a history of stage 4 urothelial carcinoma metastasized to the lungs, who presented to the emergency department (ED) with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), and bilateral PE. We propose the term "multi-organ thromboembolic crisis" (MOTEC) to streamline the communication and management approach for patients experiencing critical thromboembolic events affecting multiple organ systems.

PubMed ID

39070318

Volume

16

Issue

6

First Page

63288

Last Page

63288