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Line graph of troponin levels of the patient. Troponin levels ranged between
0.54 and 1.52 on the first day, with a peak of 1.62 highlighted in the red
dot. Troponin levels normalized to 0.20.
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Lab values showed significant troponemia which ranged from 0.54 to 1.52 and peaked at 1.62 (Figure 1).
Patient EKG (electrocardiogram) at admission showing Q waves.
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EKG (electrocardiogram) showed Q waves concerning for STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) (Figure 2) and the patient was admitted for STEMI and ischemic workup.
Echocardiogram on admission revealing dilation of the left ventricle.
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Echocardiogram showed dilated cardiomyopathy (Figure 3) with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVEF) of 25% to 30% and concentric left ventricular hypertrophy.