Key result
Diarrhea and generalized weakness present as atypical manifestations of acute myocardial infarction.
Why the study?
Acute myocardial infarction typically presents with retrosternal chest pain, making atypical manifestations such as diarrhea and generalized weakness in elderly patients with comorbidities important to recognize for timely diagnosis.
Case Report (n=1)
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Highlights the importance of recognizing atypical gastrointestinal and constitutional symptoms like diarrhea and generalized weakness as potential manifestations of acute myocardial infarction in elderly patients with comorbidities.
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May warrant considering AMI in elderly patients with diarrhea or weakness; leaves open systematic study of atypical presentations.
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) typically presents with retrosternal chest pain exacerbated by exertion and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. However, this case describes an 81-year-old male who presented with Diarrhea and generalized weakness, an unusual manifestation of AMI. This highlights the importance of recognizing atypical symptoms, particularly in elderly patients with comorbidities, to ensure timely diagnosis and intervention.
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Mehrafarid et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Acute myocardial infarction with 3-vessel disease (n=1). Diarrhea and generalized weakness were the presenting symptoms of acute myocardial infarction in an 81-year-old male with 3-vessel coronary artery disease.
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