Gastritis Induced ST Segment Elevation on Electrocardiogram

Authors

Obadah Aqtash, Marshall UniversityFollow
Ahmed Amro, Marshall UniversityFollow
Ala Gabi, Marshall UniversityFollow
Amal Sobeih, An-Najah National University, Nablus,Follow
Dr. Mehiar El-Hamdani, Marshall University School of MedicineFollow
Ellen A. Thompson, Marshall UniversityFollow

Author Credentials

Obadah Aqtash MD Ahmed Amro MD Ala Gabi MD Amal Sobeih MD Mehiar El-Hamdani MD, FACC, FSCAI Ellen A. Thompson MD

Keywords

ST elevation, Gastritis

Disciplines

Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

ST segment elevation on an electrocardiogram (EKG) is an alarming finding that warrants an urgent coronary angiogram. Early diagnosis and intervention is extremely important in the setting of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) to prevent irreversible myocardium damage and reduce the mortality rate. However, it is very important to know that not all ST- Elevations (STE) on EKG are due to myocardial infraction. Etiologies can be divided into cardiac and non-cardiac causes. Cardiac causes can include coronary aneurysm and acute pericarditis while non-cardiac causes can include acute cholecystitis and pulmonary embolism. In this paper, we are presenting a unique case of a patient with inferior STE on EKG that was found to be induced by gastritis. Knowing that this condition exists will help prevent patients from undergoing unnecessary interventions.

Recommended Citation

Aqtash O, Amro A, Gabi A, Sobeih A, El-Hamdani D, Thompson EA. Gastritis Induced ST Segment Elevation on Electrocardiogram. Marshall J Med. 2018; 4(3): 12 DOI: