Atrial flutter mimicking ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A case report

• Haifa BRADAÏ

• Rabeb Mbarek

• Sondes Laajimi

• Dorra Loghmari

• Mounir NAIJA

The diagnosis of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is crucial in the emergency department for the rapid initiation of reperfusion therapy. However, many situations of non-coronary obstruction can mimic the ECG findings of a STEMI. These features are confused with myocardial infarction (MI) on the 12-lead ECG and lead to inappropriate activation of catheterization labs or thrombolytic therapy. In this report, we describe a case of STEMI mimicry produced by prominent atrial flutter waves.

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