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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Acute ST elevation myocardial infarction in a young female patient without cardiovascular risk factors-Massive left main coronary artery thrombosis induced by oral contraceptive pills: a case report.

Samar Younes, Rasha Jbara, Mohamad Rahal, Marwa Seblani, Reina Zoghbi, Jawad Krayem, Yumna Skhaita, Hamze Nasser

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Samar YounesSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon. samar.younes@liu.edu.lb.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0443-0326
Rasha JbaraSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Mohamad RahalSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Marwa SeblaniSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Reina ZoghbiSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Jawad KrayemSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Yumna SkhaitaSchool of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.
Hamze NasserDepartment of Cardiology, Dr. Hamed Farhat Hospital, Bekaa, Lebanon.

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Abstract

backgroundThe association between oral contraceptive pills and cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, has been a subject of debate in the medical literature. While previous studies have suggested a potential link between estrogen-containing contraceptives and an increased risk of thrombotic events, the absolute risk remains low, particularly in young, healthy women without underlying cardiovascular risk factors. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a rare case of a 32-year-old healthy Lebanese female patient with no significant past medical history or cardiovascular risk factors who developed acute coronary syndrome due to coronary artery thrombosis 8 months after initiating oral contraceptive pills (Yasmin tablets; 3.0 mg drospirenone and 0.030 mg ethinyl estradiol).

conclusionThis case highlights the need for heightened vigilance and awareness of the potential arterial thrombosis risk associated with oral contraceptive pill use, especially in young women with no other cardiovascular risk factors.

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AndrostenesContraceptives, OralContraceptives, Oral, CombinedCoronary ThrombosisEthinyl EstradiolST Elevation Myocardial InfarctionAdultCoronary AngiographyFemaleHumansRisk FactorsAndrostenesContraceptives, OralContraceptives, Oral, Combineddrospirenonedrospirenone and ethinyl estradiol combinationEthinyl EstradiolCase reportCoronary artery thrombosisMyocardial infarctionOral contraceptive pills

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