Jhon S. Correa-Zapata, Benito J. Balmaceda, Hugo R. Granados, Iván Rendón, J. P. Peña
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Abstract
Coronary artery disease continues to be the leading cause of death in modern society; the most frequent cause is atherosclerosis. There are other causes such as coronary embolism and coronary dissection, among others. This article presents the case of a young patient with acute myocardial infarction in whom a coronary embolism was documented as the cause of infarction.
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The Colombian Cardiology Review is an official publication of the Colombian Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Society, emitted bimonthly. Its uninterrupted circulation was initiated in 1985. The main objective of the review is the publication of the scientific, investigative, academic and administrative activities of the society members, of the medical professionals or of those connected with the health sector, nationals or foreigners, that may be working in the Cardiology field or related sciences.