A rare complication after aortocoronary bypass: acute cholestatic hepatitis and agranulocytosis induced by ticlopidin and simvastatin in patient wtih ASA allergy

Abstract

Unusual case of acute cholestatic hepatitis and agranulocytosis associated with the use of antiplatelet agent ticlopidine and simvastatine in patient with ASA intolerance shortly after CABG is reported.

Keywords

• ticlopiidine
• simvastatin
• aortocoronary bypass
• clopidogrel
• agranulocytosis
• cholestatic hepatitis