Acute myocarditis mimicking myocardial infarction can misdirect the diagnostic approach
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Case Report
P: 12-15
March 2016

Acute myocarditis mimicking myocardial infarction can misdirect the diagnostic approach

IJCVA 2016;2(1):12-15
1. Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Turkey
2. Girne Military Hospital, Cardiology Service, Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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Received Date: 02.12.2015
Accepted Date: 04.01.2016
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ABSTRACT

Acute myocarditis is a well-recognized but rare manifestation of mostly viral infections. It can present with various clinical manifestations and may mimic myocardial infarction (MI) since patients usually present with chest pain, and the electrocardiographic changes similar to those observed in acute ST-elevation MI. We, herein, present such an extreme case of acute myocarditis characterized by dynamic ST segment elevation with reciprocal changes in the electrocardiogram.

Keywords: Coronary angiography Electrocardiogram Myocarditis Myocardial infarction

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