Chest pain from gastroesophageal reflux often persists and can be easily mistaken for an acute cardiovascular event if accompanying signs are not carefully observed.
A 68-year-old man, experiencing chest pain for 3 days, called for an at-home IV drip, leading to a severe drop in his heart rate and a subsequent diagnosis of myocardial infarction upon hospital admission.
Monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar can help identify early risk factors, proactively adjust lifestyle, and reduce the risk of myocardial infarction.
