Electrocardiographic changes in right ventricular metastatic cardiac tumor mimicking acute ST elevation myocardial infarction: A case of misdiagnosis

Demir, Vahit; TURAN, YAŞAR; Ede, Huseyin; HİDAYET, ŞİHO; ERKOÇ, MUSTAFA

doi:10.1016/j.tjem.2018.07.001

Electrocardiographic changes in right ventricular metastatic cardiac tumor mimicking acute ST elevation myocardial infarction: A case of misdiagnosis

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Demir V., TURAN Y., Ede H., HİDAYET Ş., ERKOÇ M. F.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.19, no.1, pp.33-35, 2019 (ESCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 19 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2019
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tjem.2018.07.001
Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.33-35
Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: In patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), minimizing the reperfusion time is the goal of therapy worldwide. However, the differential diagnosis is critical and when a patient is encountered with chest pain and ST elevation, STEMI should not be the only diagnosis considered. By detailed history and focused physical examination, it is possible to avoid a mistaken diagnosis.