Simultaneous Acute Myocardial Infarction, Aortic Dissection, Pulmonary Embolism, and Pneumothorax: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Conundrum

Chest pain is a frequently misdiagnosed presenting symptom, with a broad differential diagnosis that includes critical, time-sensitive cardiopulmonary conditions that necessitate rapid and accurate identification. We present a rare case of concurrent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, aorti...

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Published in:JACC. Case reports 2024-11, Vol.29 (21), p.102610
Main Authors: Dzekem, Bonaventure, Randazzo, Michael, Clarke, Michael, Shah, Atman P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Mini-Focus Issue on Coronary, Peripheral, and Structural Interventions
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Summary:Chest pain is a frequently misdiagnosed presenting symptom, with a broad differential diagnosis that includes critical, time-sensitive cardiopulmonary conditions that necessitate rapid and accurate identification. We present a rare case of concurrent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax that was successfully managed by a multidisciplinary team.
ISSN:2666-0849
2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102610