Severe hypercalcemia mimicking as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Abstract

The identification of ST-segment elevation on the electrocardiogram is an integral part of decision-making in patients who present with suspected ischemia. Unfortunately, ST-segment elevation is nonspecific and may be caused by noncardiac causes such as electrolyte abnormalities. We present a case of a 52-year-old male who presented with ST-segment elevation secondary to hypercalcemia in a patient with hypertension with osteoporotic vertebral collapse.

Keywords

• hypercalcemia
• osteoporosis
• st-segment elevation myocardial infarction