ECG changes with elevated troponin I in a patient with tension pneumothorax

South Med J. 2009 Sep;102(9):969-71. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181aeda06.

Abstract

An 86-year-old man presented with sudden onset of dyspnea during hospitalization. Initial electrocardiography (ECG) showed poor R-wave progression of precordial leads with elevation of troponin I. Tension pneumothorax was subsequently diagnosed and the ECG returned to normal after resolution of clinical compromise.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Chest Tubes
  • Dyspnea
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / complications*
  • Pneumothorax / blood*
  • Pneumothorax / complications
  • Pneumothorax / diagnosis*
  • Tachycardia, Sinus / etiology
  • Troponin I / blood*

Substances

  • Troponin I