A Rare Presentation of Acute Coronary Syndrome with Posterior Fossa Intracranial Bleed

Shazia Yasir^1,

¹ER Physician (PG), Ziauddin University Hospital

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Shazia Yasir. A Rare Presentation of Acute Coronary Syndrome with Posterior Fossa Intracranial Bleed. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2014; 2(1):10-11. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-2-1-3

Abstract

Without significant coronary artery stenosis, ischemic ECG changes including ST segment elevation, segmental wall abnormality & elevated serum cardiac specific markers may develop after central nervous system injuries. Misdiagnosing these patients as acute MI may result in catastrophic outcomes. By reporting case of 56 year old male with posterior cranial fossa haemorrhage mimicking ST segment elevation MI, we hope to underline that careful attention to neurological abnormalities is critical in making correct diagnosis.

Keywords:
myocardial infarction posterior cranial fossa haemorrhage

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