Abstract

Sir, A 30-year-old Caucasian woman was admitted for a scheduled caesarean delivery at 36 weeks of gestation after an uncomplicated pregnancy. She gave birth to a healthy baby under epidural anaesthesia. One hour post-operatively, she experienced acute substernal chest pain. There was no cardiac history or risk factors for atherosclerosis, and the patient was treated for anxiety disorders. Her blood pressure was 110/65 mmHg, and her heart rate was 80 bpm. Physical examination was unremarkable. The electrocardiogram revealed significant ST segment depression in leads V4 through V6, II and aVF. Serial …

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