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. 2006 May;14(5):183–186.

Pitfalls in cardiology: myocardial ischaemia in carbon monoxide poisoning

RK Riezebos, E de Melker, WG de Voogt
PMCID: PMC2557241  PMID: 25696624

Abstract

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Immediate and proper treatment is crucial for prognosis and is merely dependent on accurate diagnosis. However, correct diagnosis can be difficult due to the aspecific symptomatology in CO poisoning. In this report a case is discussed in which a patient with accidental CO poisoning presented primarily with syncope, extensive ECG changes and elevated troponin levels. In addition, a limited review of the current literature is provided.

Keywords: carbon monoxide poisoning, diagnosis, treatment, ECG, cardiac markers

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