Coeliac Disease: A Rare Cause of Myocardial Infarction With Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries. 2023

Hasnaa Leghlimi, and Hamza Chraibi, and Nesma Bendagha, and Aida Soufiani, and Zoubida Tazi Mezalek
Cardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR.

Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) poses a diagnostic dilemma. Identifying the underlying etiology is essential to ensuring appropriate management. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is a valuable tool that can aid clinicians for that purpose. Coeliac disease (CD) is characterized by hypercoagulability and a thrombotic state and represents an exceptional cause of MINOCA. We report the case of a 28-year-old woman who presented with chest pain. The diagnosis of non-ST-elevation MI was obtained based on ECG abnormalities and elevated troponin levels. Coronary angiography was normal. CMR showed late gadolinium enhancement in the lateral left ventricular wall, confirming the diagnosis of MINOCA. A duodenal biopsy allowed the diagnosis of CD. Anticoagulation and a gluten-free diet proved beneficial, with a good outcome after a five-year follow-up. This case highlights the essential role of CMR in MINOCA investigations and the importance of thorough etiological assessment in young patients with no cardiovascular risk factors.

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