College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Wellen's Syndrome, Electrocardiography, Myocardial Infarction, Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Wellen’s syndrome is a condition with characteristic ECG changes that can be highly specific for acute myocardial infarction involving the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Acute myocardial infarctions are one of the leading causes of death in the developed world. Its estimated annual prevalence is nearly 3 million worldwide, with more than 1 million in the United States [1]. The importance of timely diagnosis cannot be understated. Here we describe a case of myocardial infarction secondary to LAD occlusion which presented with the atypical ECG pattern known as Wellen’s syndrome.
Disciplines
Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases | Diagnosis | Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
DOI
10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.81_2024
Included in
Cardiology Commons, Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Diagnosis Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
Wellen’s Syndrome: An Infamous Example of Occlusive Myocardial Infarction (OMI)
Wellen’s syndrome is a condition with characteristic ECG changes that can be highly specific for acute myocardial infarction involving the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Acute myocardial infarctions are one of the leading causes of death in the developed world. Its estimated annual prevalence is nearly 3 million worldwide, with more than 1 million in the United States [1]. The importance of timely diagnosis cannot be understated. Here we describe a case of myocardial infarction secondary to LAD occlusion which presented with the atypical ECG pattern known as Wellen’s syndrome.
