Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Impaired Wound Healing After CABG
Jafrin Sadiq Abdul Razack
*
College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.
Saud Khaled Aldoseri
College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.
Sahil Asgar Ali
College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.
Syeda Juveria Hussaini
College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.
Firas Raouf Alani
American Hospital Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This case highlights a 47-year-old patient with antiphospholipid syndrome and a prior stroke who underwent CABG for triple vessel disease. Despite a 7-day hospital stay, delayed wound healing at the intervention site ensued, compounded by a bacterial infection. Treatment involved betadine wound care and dermatologist follow-up. The patient's medications included Acetylsalicylic acid, atorvastatin, bisoprolol, Valsartan, and warfarin. This case underscores the significance of recognizing poor wound healing in antiphospholipid syndrome patients’ post-surgery, necessitating vigilant management to mitigate complications and preserve quality of life.
Keywords: Antiphospholipid syndrome, wound healing, infection, CABG, interventional cardiology