Meningococcemia Presenting as a Myocardial Infarction
Joint Authors
Trawick, David
Lachant, Daniel J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neisseria meningitidis is an encapsulated gram negative diplococcus that colonizes the nasopharynx and is transmitted by aerosol or secretions with the majority of cases occurring in infants and adolescents.
Meningococcemia carries a high mortality which is in part due to myocarditis.
Early recognition and prompt use of antibiotics improve morbidity and mortality.
We report a 55-year-old male presenting to the emergency department with chest pain, shortness of breath, and electrocardiogram changes suggestive of ST elevation MI who developed cardiogenic shock and multisystem organ failure from N.
meningitidis.
We present this case to highlight the unique presentation of meningococcemia, the association with myocardial dysfunction, and the importance of early recognition and prompt use of antibiotics.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lachant, Daniel J.& Trawick, David. 2015. Meningococcemia Presenting as a Myocardial Infarction. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058221
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lachant, Daniel J.& Trawick, David. Meningococcemia Presenting as a Myocardial Infarction. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058221
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lachant, Daniel J.& Trawick, David. Meningococcemia Presenting as a Myocardial Infarction. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058221
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058221