Wellens’ Syndrome: An Acute Coronary Syndrome, a Diagnosis often Misssed in Emergency Department
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Wellens' syndrome is a pre-infarction stage of critical proximal left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery stenosis in patients with angina chest pain without typical ECG changes nor with elevated cardiac enzymes. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of this condition can lead to full-blown myocardial infarction and death if not intervened appropriately. We describe a case of 59 years old male who has had recurrent episodes of chest painwithout typical ECG changes and significant cardiac markers but was found to have critical LAD stenosis on angiography. We also describe the diagnosis criteria of Wellens’ syndrome and its importance.
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Tanmay Kumar Jha
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- DOI 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.4318.28
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