Myocardial contusion presented as acute myocardial infarction after chest trauma

A 46-year-old male patient developed an, acute myocardial infarction and co ngestive heart failure following blunt chest trauma. Electrocardiogram (ECG ) revealed acute anterior myocardial infarction. Echocardiography showed ak inesis of interventricular septum, dyskinesis in apical anterior wall, and severe impairment of left ventricular overall systolic function. Coronary a ngiography revealed normal coronary arteries. The patient followed a low-in tensity physical medicine rehabilitation program. Follow-up was without new complications or deterioration of congestive heart failure. Five months la ter the patient presented with fulminant acute pulmonary edema and cardioge nic shock. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was unsuccessful.