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  • Title: Pulmonary embolism mimicking acute myocardial infarction.
    Author: Wong CB, Tang IT, Tiu A.
    Journal: Tex Med; 1999 May; 95(5):67-8. PubMed ID: 10392015.
    Abstract:
    Pulmonary embolism is a major cause of death in the United States. A high index of suspicion is required to achieve an accurate diagnosis. We report a case of a patient with syncope, ischemic electrocardiographic changes, and an elevated troponin I level, presenting just like acute myocardial infarction. The case highlights the value of an early use of 2-dimensional echocardiography in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, thus avoiding unnecessary and inappropriate treatment.
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