Abstract
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a serious medical condition caused by cardiac muscle ischemia, which can lead to myocardial injury or necrosis. EKG is a critical diagnostic tool for patients with suspected ACS, as it can determine the vascular territory and guide therapy. However, there are various non-cardiac causes of EKG changes that mimic ACS and can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate management. We present the case of a 57-year-old lady with an extensive past medical history of coronary artery disease (CAD) who presented to our institution unresponsive and pulseless secondary to a perforated viscus and was found to have ST-segment elevations in inferior leads on the EKG.
Recommended Citation
Romero, Jesus; Shamoon, Yezin; Santana, Melvin; Abboud, Rachel; Romero, Ana L.; Reyes, Danna; and Pullatt, Raja
(2024)
"Small Bowel Perforated Viscus Mimicking Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report,"
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 14:
Iss.
4, Article 8.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1337
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol14/iss4/8
