Atypical Acute Myocardial Infarction and Concomitant Acute Cerebral Infarct

Conclusion

Common risk factors for cardiac and cerebral ischemic events may result in a patient presenting with both acute MI and an acute cerebral ischemic event. There have not been sufficient clinical studies to determine the best decision-making process for these patients. Therefore, patients with this complicated presentation must be assessed on an individual basis. Current treatment options are varied and are based according to history of the present illness, time of presentation to the ED, and the available resources within the hospital.