Electrocardiographic changes in right ventricular metastatic cardiac tumor mimicking acute ST elevation myocardial infarction: A case of misdiagnosis
TURKISH JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.19, no.1, pp.33-35, 2019 (ESCI, Scopus)
- 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.