Simultaneous ST-elevation myocardial infarction in monozygotic twins: a case report of entangled twins

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

The development of coronary artery disease (CAD) is strongly influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Monozygotic twins represent a unique population that provides insights into the interaction of genetic, environmental, and social factors and their effects on the development of CAD.

Case summary

Two 54-year-old identical twins presented to an outside hospital with acute chest pain. Twin B developed chest pain after witnessing Twin A in distress from an acute chest pain episode. Electrocardiogram performed on each of them was diagnostic of ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Upon arrival at the angioplasty centre, Twin A was taken for emergency coronary angiography yet his pain subsided on the way to the catheterization lab hence, Twin B was ta

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9924499 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature