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Acute mesenteric ischemia due to superior mesenteric artery embolism in a patient with permanent atrial fibrillation

2010; Volume: 5; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.22514/sv51.042010.6

1845-206X

Miroslav Šimunić, Damir Fabijanić, Nikola Perkovic, Zoran Bogdanović, Marina Maras-Šimunić, Tonci Batinic, Ante Tonkić,

Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is an uncommon disorder with a high mortality rate. Reduction in mortality requires a high index of suspicion and prompt diagnosis. We describe a case of AMI in a 59-year old man with a history of permanent atrial fibrillation. Pathogenesis of AMI, clinical implications, diagnostic and therapeutic options are discussed.