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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • ST segment elevation on electrocardiograms (EKG) is a critical indicator of acute myocardial infarction (MI).
  • Prompt intervention is crucial for MI, but other conditions causing ST elevation may be overlooked.
  • Unaddressed conditions mimicking MI can lead to severe complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of ST segment elevation on EKG caused by small bowel obstruction.
  • To illustrate a reversible cause of ST elevation unrelated to coronary artery disease.
  • To highlight the importance of considering non-cardiac etiologies for EKG abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of an 86-year-old male.
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) analysis.
  • Clinical assessment for small bowel obstruction.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with EKG findings of ST segment elevation.
  • No critical coronary obstruction was identified.
  • ST segment elevation resolved upon improvement of the small bowel obstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Small bowel obstruction can present with ST segment elevation on EKG.
  • These EKG changes can be reversible and are not always indicative of acute myocardial infarction.
  • Broadening the differential diagnosis for ST elevation is essential.