Key result
Acute cholecystitis can mimic or coexist with cardiovascular disease, as 5 of 16 cases were initially misdiagnosed as cardiac conditions, sometimes presenting with ischemic ECG changes and positive H-FABP.
Population
16 Japanese patients diagnosed with acute cholecystitis during hospitalization in a cardiology department…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports considering cholecystitis in ACS differentials; leaves open prevalence and diagnostic impact in larger cohorts.
Observational (n=16)
No
Acute cholecystitis can mimic acute coronary syndrome, presenting with ischemic ECG changes and positive H-FABP, highlighting the need for careful differential diagnosis in cardiology patients.
Ozeki et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Acute cholecystitis mimicking or accompanying cardiovascular disease (n=16). Acute cholecystitis was evaluated on Clinical characteristics and misdiagnosis rate. Acute cholecystitis can mimic or coexist with cardiovascular disease, as 5 of 16 cases were initially misdiagnosed as cardiac conditions, sometimes presenting with ischemic ECG changes and positive H-FABP.
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