Case Reports
Severe Hypercalcemia Mimicking ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Authors:
Robert C. Schutt ,
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Robert C.
M.D., M.S.
John Bibawy,
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About John
M.D.
Mina Elnemr,
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Mina
M.D.
Amy L. Lehnert,
University of Houston, College of Pharmacy, Houston, Texas, US
About Amy L.
Pharm.D.
David Putney,
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About David
Pharm.D.
Anusha S. Thomas,
Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, US
About Anusha S.
M.D.
Colin M. Barker,
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas; Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, US
About Colin M.
M.D.
Craig M. Pratt
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas; Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, US
About Craig M.
M.D.
Abstract
The identification of ST-segment elevation on the electrocardiogram is an integral part of decision making in patients who present with suspected ischemia. Unfortunately, ST-segment elevation is nonspecific and may be caused by noncardiac causes such as electrolyte abnormalities. We present a case of ST-segment elevation secondary to hypercalcemia in a patient with metastatic cancer.
How to Cite:
1. Schutt RC, Bibawy J, Elnemr M, et al.. Severe Hypercalcemia Mimicking ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2014;10(3):193-197. DOI: http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-10-3-193
Published on
01 Jul 2014.
Peer Reviewed
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