Extreme QT prolongation in elderly women after non-ST elevation myocardial infarct

Abstract

This is a brief report of three cases of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction presenting with giant T wave inversion and prolonged QT interval. Searching the medical literature revealed a handful of similar cases. There were quite a few common characteristics among these cases suggesting an uncommon but distinctive presentation.

Keywords

NSTEMI QT prolongation severe coronary artery disease elderly women

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