| Literature DB >> 35199691 |
Nischit Baral1, Andrea Montalbano2, Ashiya Khan1, Mehak Qureshi1, Pankaj Luitel3.
Abstract
Silent myocardial infarction or unrecognized myocardial infarction has increased prevalence in elderly population with increased cardiovascular risk factors. However, its prevalence in COVID-19 patients is not well-known. A 77-year-old Caucasian male with COVID-19 pneumonia, presented with silent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, diabetic ketoacidosis and multiorgan failure. He underwent cardiac catheterization and drug eluting stent placement in the ostial right coronary artery with safety protocol. He was discharged to extended-care-facility in stable condition. This is a first case report of silent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in a patient presenting with COVID-19. In patients with COVID-19, acute myocardial infarction should be ruled out even when asymptomatic, especially in older patients. Prompt intervention using safety protocol is life-saving.Entities:
Keywords: case reports; COVID-19; myocardial infraction; ST elevation myocardial infarction.
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Year: 2021 PMID: 35199691 PMCID: PMC9107826 DOI: 10.31729/jnma.6933
Source DB: PubMed Journal: JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc ISSN: 0028-2715 Impact factor: 0.556