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Posterior STEMI presenting as painless, isolated left arm numbness and weakness: a case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case describes an atypical presentation of isolated posterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), who presented with left arm numbness and weakness, mimicking an acute stroke. Diagnosis was confirmed with coronary angiogram showing occlusion in proximal left circumflex artery, as well as rise in troponin. This atypical presentation highlights the importance of maintaining high index of suspicion and casting a wide net of differential diagnoses in initial assessment of patient in the emergency department.

Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s12245-025-00845-z

Authors: Annisa Dewi Utami Rakun, Mathew Yi Wen Yeo

Institution: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090