Myocarditis with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction presentation in young man. A case series of 11 patients

Acute myocarditis may mimic an infarction. Aim is to describe a case series of peculiar myocarditis. From 1997 to 2003, 11 male patients (age 17–39 years) were admitted with diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction, localized ST segment elevation and minimal enzyme release. Ten patients had fever in the 3 days prior to admission. Eight patients underwent coronary angiography showing normal coronary arteries. All remained asymptomatic at long term follow-up. In conclusion, myocarditis with ST elevation myocardial infarction presentation is an acute benign syndrome especially frequent in young males.