Abstract
Basophilic or mucoid degeneration of the intima in the coronary arteries is an extremely rare cause of premature atherosclerosis. An unusual case of fatal basophilic degeneration of the coronary arteries 142 days after delivery is reported.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Coronary Angiography
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Coronary Vessels / pathology*
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Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Myocardial Infarction* / etiology
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Myocardial Infarction* / pathology
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Postpartum Period
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnosis
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / physiopathology*
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Pulmonary Edema / etiology
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Pulmonary Edema / physiopathology