Acute pulmonary edema associated with acute coronary syndrome - a case report

Resumen

Objective: To report manifestation of acute myocardial infarction with supradenive lament in evolved TS, associated with acute hypertensive pulmonary edema in an adult and smoker patient.  Detailing of the case: A 55-year-old smoker (60 years/pack), with a history of myocardial infarction for 15 days, was admitted to the cardiac emergency on 18/07/2022, in severe acute pulmonary edema associated with arterial hypertension.  The electrocardiogram (ECG) showed extensive anterior ST-segment unevenness. After measures to stabilize the hemodynamic condition, he underwent cardiac catheterization and angioplasty to the artery responsible for the cardiac event. He underwent a control echocardiogram that showed segmental alterations and an important reduction in the ventricular ejection fraction.  Conclusions: Acute myocardial infarction is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in Brazil, however, if this emergency is conducted appropriately, within the time limit stipulated by the ACLS protocol, many lives will be saved.

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