Guillain–Barré syndrome after acute myocardial infarction: A rare presentation

We report such a rare association of acute myocardial infarction and Guillain–Barré syndrome. Our patient underwent primary angioplasty successfully, but developed respiratory failure while in hospital. While the difficulty in weaning off from ventilator a suspicion of neuromuscular disease was made. The further investigations, including nerve conduction study confirmed a diagnosis of Guillain–Barré syndrome. Despite treatment, the patient died secondary to multi-organ dysfunction. Our case is 4th reported in the literature without use of any thrombolytic agent for such association.
Source: Apollo Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research