PMC3921097_01
Electrocardiogram upon admission showing normal sinus rhythm, heart rate 67 beat/min, sinus arrhythmia, diffuse ST-segment elevation in inferior and Antero-lateral precordial leads and short PR-interval with PR-segment depression.
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ECG on admission was remarkable for upwardly concave ST-segment elevation in the inferior leads and PR-segment depression (Figure 1). Echocardiogram showed an ejection fraction of 70% with moderate concentric hypertrophy consistent with athlete's heart.
Electrocardiogram after Ibuprofen treatment showing sinus bradycardia with resolution of the diffuse ST-segment elevation.
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During the course of this hospitalization the patient remained stable, his symptoms and ECG findings (Figure 2) resolved after being treated with ibuprofen therapy.