An Uncommon Cause of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Intramural Coronary Artery Hematoma After Blunt Chest Trauma.

JACC Case Rep

Cardiology Section, Medical Service, Department of Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Published: December 2020

Intramural coronary hematoma (IMCH) is a rare cause of acute myocardial infarction (MI). We aim to review the current knowledge and share our experience with the diagnosis and management of a patient presenting with traumatic IMCH leading to an acute ST-segment elevation MI. ().

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