A Case of Blunt Trauma-induced ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction Sustained During a Prison Brawl.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Zachary T Clark
Natalie Thiel
John Perry, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, USA
Michael R Minckler, Emergency Medicine, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-22-2020

Abstract

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a serious and time-sensitive condition. MIs are typically seen in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and are caused by the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque due to factors contributing to plaque instability. However, this case illustrates that plaque rupture can also be caused by blunt trauma to the chest. Considering MI as a possible result of chest trauma may decrease time from presentation to diagnosis and treatment and, therefore, improve outcomes in similar cases, particularly when patients presents unusually or with very few risk factors for MI.

Area of Special Interest

Cardiovascular (Heart)

Specialty/Research Institute

Cardiology

Specialty/Research Institute

Emergency Medicine