Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Oct 2022)

Alcohol Binge Drinking–Induced ST-Segment-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome

  • Steven Swarath MBBS,
  • Nicole Maharaj MBBS,
  • Dayna Lalchansingh MBBS, MPH,
  • Rajeev Seecheran MBBS, MHA,
  • Valmiki Seecheran MBBS, MSc,
  • Abel Yoandri Leyva Quert MD,
  • Naveen Anand Seecheran MBBS, MD, MSc, FACP, FRCP(E), FACC, FESC, FSCAI

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096221133192
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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We present the case of a 26-year-old man, without any apparent cardiovascular risk factors, who experienced an ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome after binge drinking high-proof alcohol, which was successfully managed with primary percutaneous coronary intervention and comprehensive, guideline-directed medical therapy.