CARDIOLOGYClinical Case #005

27-Year-Old Male With Sharp Chest Pain After Viral Illness

Patient Presentation

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Onset: 3 days ago

History: Upper respiratory infection 1 week ago

Symptoms

Sharp, pleuritic chest pain that worsens with lying flat and improves when leaning forward. No radiation to the arm.

Vitals & Findings

BP 118/74, HR 92, temp 37.8°C. ECG shows diffuse ST elevation with PR depression.

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