Gastrointestinal Distention Masquerading as ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Volume: 2, Issue: 4, Pages: 604 - 610
Published: Apr 1, 2020
Abstract
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:...
Paper Details
Title
Gastrointestinal Distention Masquerading as ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Published Date
Apr 1, 2020
Volume
2
Issue
4
Pages
604 - 610
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