ST-segment elevation in patients presenting with COVID-19: case series.
Eur Heart J Case Rep
; 5(2): ytaa553, 2021 Feb.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1069252
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the pathogen responsible for the now pandemic disease, coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A number of reports have emerged suggesting these patients may present with signs and symptoms consistent with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction without coronary artery occlusion. CASESUMMARY:
We report an international case series of patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection who presented with suspected ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Three patients with confirmed COVID-19 presented with electrocardiogram criteria for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. No patient had obstructive coronary disease at coronary angiography. Post-mortem histology in one case demonstrated myocardial ischaemia in the absence of coronary atherothrombosis or myocarditis.DISCUSSION:
Patients with COVID-19 may present with features consistent with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and patent coronary arteries. The prevalence and clinical outcomes of this condition require systematic investigation in consecutive unselected patients.
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Case report
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Observational study
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Language:
English
Journal:
Eur Heart J Case Rep
Year:
2021
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Article
Affiliation country:
Ehjcr
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