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The Association between Post-COVID-19 Myocardial Infarction and Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Infection and immunity.
Internal Medicine.
Laboratory medicine.

Abstract

Background: Post-COVID-19 introduces various health challenges, including myocardial infarction (MI) linked to inflammation and coagulation, raising concerns for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) patients. Elevated APS-related antibodies in some COVID-19 patients underscore the need for a comprehensive understanding of this cardiovascular interplay. Objectives: To determine the association between Post-COVID-19 and Myocardial Infarction and Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Patients and methods: This case-control study at Qena University Hospital explored the relationship between post-COVID-19 MI and APS, considering immune responses, genetics, and coexisting factors. Criteria included COVID-19 history, and MI symptoms, excluding certain conditions. Assessments included PCR, inflammatory markers, troponin I, coagulation profile, and specific antibody tests to detect Anticardiolipin-IgG, Anticardiolipin-IGM, anti nuclear anibody (ANA), and Anti-Double Strand (anti-DS). Results: Gender differences weren't significant (p = 0.0691). Lab data showed significant ESR and CRP elevation in cases (p<0.0001, p=0.00767), and non-significant differences in serum calcium, platelet Count, hematocrit, and INR, with higher troponin I in cases (p=0.04349). Lupus anticoagulant levels were slightly higher in cases (p = 0.05148), while APS presence differed significantly (p = 0.000051). APS patients had more COVID-19 history (p = 0.000051). Among other parameters, ESR, and CRP correlated positively with APS, and D-dimer correlated with MI (r = 0.496, p < 0.0001). Conclusion: APS was significantly associated with Post-COVID-19 Myocardial Infarction. Elevated antiphospholipid antibodies, altered laboratory parameters, and a higher history of COVID-19 infection were observed in MI cases after COVID-19. This suggests a potential link between APS and MI in COVID-19 recovery.

DOI

10.21608/svuijm.2023.233228.1674

Keywords

COVID-19, myocardial infarction, Antiphospholipid

Authors

First Name

Abdallah Elaiw

Last Name

Mohammed

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Clinical &Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.

Email

guide2_2009@med.svu.edu.eg

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Orcid

0000-0001-8243-7780

First Name

Nada Mohamed

Last Name

Abd Elwahab

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Clinical &Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.

Email

drnadamuhammad@gmail.com

City

Qena

Orcid

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First Name

Hossam E.M.

Last Name

Mahmoud

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Internal Medicine Department, Cardiology division, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.

Email

dr_hossam_ismail@yahoo.com

City

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Orcid

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First Name

Reham Farouq

Last Name

Sayed

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Clinical &Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.

Email

reham82us@yahoo.com

City

Qena

Orcid

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Volume

7

Article Issue

1

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43681

Issue Date

2024-01-01

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2023-08-31

Publish Date

2024-01-01

Page Start

708

Page End

717

Print ISSN

2735-427X

Online ISSN

2636-3402

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Original research articles

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1,520

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Publication Title

SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences

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https://svuijm.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Association between Post-COVID-19 Myocardial Infarction and Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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Created At

27 Dec 2024