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  • Cardiac metastasis is an infrequent clinical diagnosis often obscured by diverse patient presentations.
  • Early detection is crucial for managing cancer patients experiencing cardiac symptoms.

Observation:

  • An 81-year-old male with a history of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma presented with heart failure.
  • Electrocardiogram revealed persistent ST-segment elevation, prompting further investigation.
  • Chest computed tomography initially aimed to rule out pulmonary embolism, incidentally identifying a potential cardiac mass.

Findings:

  • Multimodality imaging, including echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance, confirmed cardiac metastasis.
  • Persistent ST-segment elevation on ECG was identified as a potential indicator of cardiac metastasis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical role of multimodality imaging in diagnosing cardiac metastasis in oncology patients.
  • Persistent ST-segment elevation should be recognized as a potential diagnostic clue for cardiac metastasis, warranting comprehensive cardiac evaluation.