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Ischaemic Heart Disease Masquerading as Headache: A Case Series.
Ibrahim Antoun1,2, Ayman Helal1, Nancy Wassef3
1Department of Cardiology, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, UK.
Summary
Headache can be a rare symptom of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Recognizing headache as a potential sign of myocardial ischaemia (MI) is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Headache is an uncommon but significant symptom of ischaemic heart disease (IHD).
- Atypical presentations like headache in myocardial ischaemia (MI) can delay diagnosis and treatment.
- Patients with cardiovascular risk factors may present with headache as the primary symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD).

