An atypical presentation of ST-segment elevation Myocardial Infarction in a 30-year-old male patient : a case report
Bandey, Waleed Begum, Rujina Khan, Marwa Davis, Taylor
Bandey, Waleed
Begum, Rujina
Khan, Marwa
Davis, Taylor
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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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2025-09-30
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Myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when there is a significant reduction or obstruction in coronary blood flow, resulting in necrosis of the myocardial tissue. This case report describes a rare presentation of ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI) in a young patient without significant medical or familial risk factors. It highlights four key aspects: the presentation of MI in a young patient, the atypical nature of the chest pain, the importance of measuring troponin levels even when the electrocardiogram (ECG) appears normal, and the critical role of serial ECGs in diagnosing MI.
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Bandey W, Begum R, Khan M, Davis T. An Atypical Presentation of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a 30-Year-Old Male Patient: A Case Report. Cureus. 2025 Sep 30;17(9):e93586. doi: 10.7759/cureus.93586
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