Over-diagnosis of myocardial infarction in case of intracerebral hemorrhage
AbstractAccording to the literature, changes in electrocardiogram (ECG) in case of acute cerebrovascular event and a number of other acute conditions (acute pancreatitis, perforated gastric ulcer, peritonitis etc.) are of a secondary nature. They simulate ischemia and myocardial infarction on ECG. As a result MI over-diagnosis is disclosed. That may change patient surveillance (who already has exigent condition) and thus affect the outcomes. The present observation shows all challenges that arose in differential diagnostics.
Keywords:acute cerebrovascular event, myocardial infarction, ECG, over-diagnosis, intracerebral hemorrhage, stroke