Ticagrelor Induced Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage - A Case Report

Abstract

Drug-induced Alveolar Hemorrhage is a rare cause of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH). It requires to be considered in the differential diagnosis among patients presenting with DAH and prompt management, including the need for mechanical ventilation in severe cases. Here we present a case of severe DAH following percutaneous coronary intervention and Ticagrelor therapy that responded well to discontinuation of Ticagrelor

Keywords

• diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
• percutaneous coronary intervention
• left heart catheterization
• chronic kidney disease
• myocardial infarction