STEMI with cardiogenic shock

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A 52-year-old lady presented with central chest pain for 4 hours. Electrocardiogram showed ST elevation in anterior leads. Blood pressure at time of presentation was 80/60mmHG and saturation was 85% on room air.
An Intravascular ultrasound analysis was performed from distal left anterior descending coronary artery.

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STEMI with cardiogenic shock

STEMI with cardiogenic shock

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Authors

Narayanan S.1, Edger D.1, Mohan H.1
  1. Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre, Kerala, INDIA

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  • Rony Mathew 02 May 2026

    Tough image. False lumen all around