Rescue of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction secondary to traumatic coronary artery rupture: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma-related acute myocardial infarction represents a complex and high-risk condition in the emergency department, necessitating a range of sophisticated treatment strategies. Failure to provide timely and accurate intervention significantly increases the risk of short-term mortality.

Case summary

We present the case of a 36-year-old male who was admitted to local hospital following a penetrating chest trauma. Relevant diagnostic evaluations revealed haemopneumothorax and shock. Following initial stabilization measures, the patient was urgently transferred to our institution due to haemopericardium, which was initially suspected to be secondary to traumatic aortic dissection. However, the admission electrocardiogram clearly demonstrated concurrent anterior and h

SUBMITTER: Sun G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature