Acute coronary syndromes: keep an eye open for unusual presentations

Session comprising selected EuroPCR 2024 Clinical Case submissions

Facilitators: G. Shenoda, H. Amin
Discussants: N. Wongpraparut, F. Eberli
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Summary

This session features selected EuroPCR 2024 clinical case submissions highlighting unusual presentations of acute coronary syndromes. Cases cover topics such as a "ring" completing the "crown", recurrent vasospastic angina culminating in STEMI, myocardial infarction of unusual cause, and primary PCI in dextrocardia. Discussions emphasize the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion and being vigilant for atypical ACS presentations.

Presentations available when logged in:

  • When a "Ring" completes the "Crown"
  • Things are not always benign: story of recurrent vasospastic angina culminating into deadly STEMI
  • A myocardial infarction of unusual cause
  • Posteroseptal accessory pathway: mind the coronaries
  • An uncommon complication at the electrophysiology lab: left anterior descending artery occlusion
  • Masquerading myocardial infarction
  • Primary PTCA in dextrocardia: everything is inverted