Publication: An Unusual presentation of Acute Coronary Syndrome
Date
2010
Authors
Article Type
Case Study
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1999-6217
Volume Title
Publisher
Nepal Health Research Council
Abstract
Acute coronary syndrome in elderly can manifest with a variety of atypical presentation and may be associated with other comorbid conditions. We present an atypical presentation of ACS in an elderly left handed female presenting with sudden onset of slurred speech preceded by dizziness and vomiting. After through clinical examination and investigation she was managed as a case of non ST elevation myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke.
Description
Keywords
Acute coronary syndrome, Atypicalpresentation, Ischaemic stroke
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v0i0.240
Citation
KohliS. C., ParajuliM., MaskeyA., & AcharyaC. P. (2011). An Unusual presentation of Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council. https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v0i0.240