Author/Authors :
Maraboto, Carola Department of Internal Medicine - Jacobi Medical Center - Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA , Lupercio, Florentino Department of Cardiology - Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA , Pina, Ileana L. Department of Cardiology - Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
Abstract :
The development of cardiac complications during or after endoscopic procedures is rare. However, mortality from myocardial
ischemia, particularly in the elderly population, is elevated. We illustrate the rare case of a 79-year-old man with multiple
cardiovascular risk factors who developed a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) after endoscopic removal of a
foreign body.This case report summarizes a rare complication of a low-risk procedure and highlights the importance of considering
this potential adverse event, particularly in patients with significant cardiovascular risk factors, to promote early diagnosis and
proper treatment.
