ABSTRACT

Treatment He was treated with a coronary stent and admitted to the coronary care unit. He remained stable with no further chest pain and with resolution of his ECG changes. An echocardiogram performed a few days later showed a good-sized left ventricle with overall preserved systolic function. No regional wall motion abnormalities or valvular dysfunction were reported. He was able to mobilize without further pain and was discharged home after five days.