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Cardiac Cephalgia in Elderly Patients: A Case for Broadening Diagnostic Criteria in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Year: 2025

Type: preprint

Abstract: A Case for Broadening Diagnostic Criteria in Acute Myocardial Infarction Key clinical messageIsolated headache may signal STEMI.In elderly patients, prioritize ECG and troponin before neuroimaging; consider posterior/right-sided leads and avoid nitrates if RV infarction is suspected.

DOI: 10.22541/au.175836260.06386907/v1

Authors: Yalda Khazraei, Alireza Khodadadiyan, Hamed Bazrafshan

Institution: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

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

OpenAlex ID: W4414374894

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