Acute Plaque Rupture and an ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Young Competitive Athlete

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Authors

Heather DiGregorio · Emory University

Neeya Patel · Emory University

Parker Grow · Piedmont Athens Regional

Wissam Jaber · Emory University

Bryan J. Wells · Emory University

Jonathan H. Kim · Emory University

Abstract

Acute coronary syndromes are rare in young competitive athletes and require a focused history and physical examination and a comprehensive diagnostic work-up.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Cardiac tumors and thrombi

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JACC Case Reports

Volume 31, Issue 12, pp. 107062-107062

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107062

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