Silent myocardial infarction during hypoglycaemic coma

A case of silent myocardial infarction associated with hypoglycaemic coma is described. A hypoglycaemic episode represents a risk factor for a patient with underlying ischaemic heart disease. A routine ECG may be indicated in such circumstances.

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Published inEmergency medicine journal : EMJ Vol. 13; no. 5; pp. 357 - 358
Main Authors Saunders, F M, Llewellyn, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine 01.09.1996
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
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Coma - complications
Coronary Disease - complications
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - complications
Electrocardiography
Female
Humans
Hypoglycemia - complications
Myocardial Infarction - diagnosis
Myocardial Infarction - etiology
Risk Factors
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Summary:A case of silent myocardial infarction associated with hypoglycaemic coma is described. A hypoglycaemic episode represents a risk factor for a patient with underlying ischaemic heart disease. A routine ECG may be indicated in such circumstances.
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ISSN:1351-0622
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DOI:10.1136/emj.13.5.357