False diagnosis of myocardial infarction due to an extreme left sided cardiac rotation in two patients.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present two patients with an extremely rare condition: abnormal cardiac levoposition. Alterations in the ECG caused by this congenital abnormality and additional chest symptoms led to the false diagnosis of previous myocardial infarction. Chest X-ray and echocardiography suggested cardiac malformation. Correct diagnosis of cardiac levoposition was established by magnetic resonance imaging.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Myocardial Infarction