Arterial Embolic Complications in a Patient with Acute Heart Failure

Abstract

Introduction: In acute heart failure patients, the prothrombotic state is likely due to arterial and venous endothelial dysfunction. Decompensated heart failure appears to also be associated with increased levels of prothrombotic molecules, such as fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor, which also contribute to the prothrombotic state.

Keywords

• occlusion of the superficial femoral artery
• aneurysm of the abdominal aorta
• acute heart failure