An Atypical Presentation of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a 30-Year-Old Male Patient: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when there is a significant reduction or obstruction in coronary blood flow, resulting in necrosis of the myocardial tissue. This case report describes a rare presentation of ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI) in a young patient without significant medical or familial risk factors. It highlights four key aspects: the presentation of MI in a young patient, the atypical nature of the chest pain, the importance of measuring troponin levels even when the electrocardiogram (ECG) appears normal, and the critical role of serial ECGs in diagnosing MI.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93586
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414645348