Treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction--bronchoscopy!
ST elevation is usually treated in cardiac catheterization laboratory with an aim for myocardial salvage by restoration of adequate coronary blood flow enhancing both early and long-term survival. Maximum benefit is achieved if therapy is initiated in the first hour after treatment onset, thus ushering the concept of door-to-balloon time. We present an interesting case of a patient whose ST elevation resolved after bronchoscopy for a lung whiteout.
Department of Internal Medicine, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA, USA. ajayrattan12@gmail.com
Ajay K
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Sharma
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography