Pseudo-Wellens syndrome from sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: a case report and review of the  literature

ConclusionPseudo-Wellens syndrome may result from myocardial ischemia due to vasospasm or myocardial edema from external insults. In our case, we suspect sepsis-related cytokine production resulting in cardiomyopathy and pseudo-Wellens syndrome. The clinical manifestations were indistinguishable between Wellens and pseudo-Wellens syndrome. Physicians should include the diagnosis of pseudo-Wellens syndrome when considering the presence of LAD coronary artery occlusion given risk stratifications.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research