Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in a Patient With Bernard-Soulier Syndrome

Abstract

Bernard-Soulier syndrome, a congenital bleeding disorder, can rarely present with atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Acute coronary syndrome in such patients present a unique challenge as no standard set of guidelines exist for successful treatment. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Keywords

• antiplatelets
• Bernard-Soulier syndrome
• bleeding disorder
• percutaneous coronary intervention
• stenting