A 56-year-old woman was found unconscious and promptly intubated. The electrocardiogram showed ST elevations in I, aVL, V1-V4. Thus, lysis therapy was performed. After admission to the intensive care unit, the patient was reassessed. Laboratory evaluation confirmed elevated troponin T. However, coronary angiography showed no coronary artery disease, whereas cerebral computed tomography revealed massive intracranial hemorrhage without neurosurgical treatment option. Brain death was confirmed after 54 hours. This case highlights electrocardiographic changes in intracranial hemorrhage that may be masquerading as STEMI.
Keywords: Coma; Lysis; STEMI; Subarachnoidal hemorrhage; Tako-tsubo.