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August 16, 2025CureusOpen Access

Myocardial Infarction With Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries in a Nigerian Middle-Aged Woman: A Case Report

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OBOlurotimi BaderoBOBamikole OsibowaleFAFelix Keneolisa Asogwa

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Overview

Case report reveals cardiac arrest in a 55-year-old woman with metabolic syndrome, suggesting MINOCA may be overlooked.

Key Points

  • The patient experienced cardiac arrest due to myocardial infarction despite having non-obstructive coronary arteries.
  • Case highlights the importance of considering MINOCA in patients presenting with myocardial injury signs.
  • Comprehensive evaluation using multimodality imaging was crucial for determining the underlying causes.
  • This case underscores the need for heightened clinical awareness of MINOCA in patients with complex health issues.

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Badero et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23626b210217d64773277https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89511
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