Gastrointestinal Distention Masquerading as ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
oleh: James Zhang, MD, Hussain Basrawala, MD, Sumit Patel, MD, Hartaj Girn, MD, Vaughn Eyvazian, MD, Lan Wang, MD, Enrique Ostrzega, MD
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2020-04-01 |
Deskripsi
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most serious manifestation of acute coronary syndrome. A variety of noncardiac conditions can mimic STEMI on electrocardiography (ECG). We describe a case of gastrointestinal distention and ileus masquerading as STEMI on ECG and posits a mechanism for this effect. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)