Embolization of multiple papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve as cause of a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Abstract

A 48-year-old man presented to a neighbouring cardiology unit with epigastric pain sensation. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was suggested by laboratory parameters for myocardial infarction and electrocardiogram showing ST-segment elevation in the inferior and lateral leads ( Panel G ). Emergency coronary angiogram revealed a subtotal occlusion of the posterolateral branch …