[Acute coronary syndrome in a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome--a case report]

Kardiol Pol. 2010 Feb;68(2):218-21; discussion 222.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

A case of a 59-year-old man with acute coronary syndrome and ECG features of WPW syndrome is described. The typical chest pain and release of myocardial necrosis markers were accompanied by ECG signs of preexcitation. Angiography revealed significant lesions in coronary arteries. Difficulties in ECG diagnosis of acute myocardial infaction in the presence of preexicitation are disscussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / etiology
  • Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / complications*