Case of Wellens’ Syndrome - A Cautionary Tale

  • Asokan Nambiar C
  • Ramesh Naga Supreeth Baby Memorial Hospital
  • Jayasree Nambiar H
  • Prathap Reddy Muthyala

Abstract

Wellens’ syndrome is characterised by distinctive ECG pattern with T wave abnormalities in V2 and V3 leads. It is considered an ominous ECG sign as it is associated with critical stenosis of left anterior descending artery in an usually asymptomatic patient. Awareness of this condition is extremely important to facilitate timely intervention that keeps complications away. We report a case of young male who presented at out-patient department with history of ischemic symptoms and his ECG showed Wellens’ pattern. Coronary angiogram revealed near total-occlusion of left anterior descending artery for which percutaneous intervention was done and patient recovered well.

Author Biography

Ramesh Naga Supreeth, Baby Memorial Hospital
Post graduate
Published
2018-05-12
How to Cite
C, Asokan Nambiar et al. Case of Wellens’ Syndrome - A Cautionary Tale. BMH Medical Journal - ISSN 2348–392X, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 4, p. 104-107, may 2018. ISSN 2348-392X. Available at: <https://www.babymhospital.org/BMH_MJ/index.php/BMHMJ/article/view/175>. Date accessed: 08 may 2024.
Section
Case Reports

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