Sudden ST elevation with angina-like pain in myocarditis. An uncommon course of a common disease: strategic role of cardiac magnetic resonance.
A case of a young man with myocarditis simulating acute coronary syndrome is reported. The possibility of vasospasm is discussed. The use of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is highlighted.
Gibelli
Giuseppe
G
Cardiology Department, San Carlo Clinic, Paderno Dugnano, Milano, Italy.
Devizzi
Sergio
S
Brioschi
Paola
P
Rimini
Alberto
A
Biasi
Salvatore
S
D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D003287:Contrast Media; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D009206:Myocardium / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D012008:Recurrence; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000925:Anticoagulants; D015415:Biomarkers; D003287:Contrast Media; D014665:Vasodilator Agents