Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction can present atypically with dyspepsia and epigastric pain, which may lead to diagnostic delays and inappropriate initial treatment.
Highlights the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of STEMI, such as dyspepsia, to avoid diagnostic delay and inappropriate initial treatment.
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Background: Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a medical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and reperfusion therapy. Classically, retrosternal chest pain is expected; however, myocardial infarction may present atypically with epigastric pain, leading to diagnostic delay and inappropriate initial treatment.
Dr Adjeketa Hezekiah2 Dr. Folorunso Timothy Oluwarotimi*1 (Wed,) reported a other. Acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction can present atypically with dyspepsia and epigastric pain, which may lead to diagnostic delays and inappropriate initial treatment.