Silent Myocardial Infarction Presented with Homonymous Hemianopia: A Rare Case Study

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  • Leili Iranirad Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
چکیده مقاله:

Silent myocardial infarction is a little-known phenomenon, the mechanisms of which have still remained unclear. Herein, we presented the case of a middle-aged man suffering from silent myocardial infarction who presented with homonymous hemianopia and no other major cardiovascular risk factors, except for stage 1 hypertension.

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عنوان ژورنال

دوره 5  شماره 4

صفحات  232- 234

تاریخ انتشار 2017-12-01

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