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ArticleClinical case reports2025

The Uncommon ECG Signature of Hypokalemia: Left Main Coronary Equivalent.

Mahsa Borjzadehgashtaseb, Alireza Arzhangzadeh, Roozbeh Narimani Javid, Hamed Bazrafshan Drissi, Salma Nozhat, Sasan Shafiei, Davar Aledavood, Soorena Khorshidi

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Mahsa BorjzadehgashtasebDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.
Alireza ArzhangzadehDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.
Roozbeh Narimani JavidResearch Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9134-8787
Hamed Bazrafshan DrissiDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.
Salma NozhatDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1404-4123
Sasan ShafieiDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3350-3232
Davar AledavoodDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.
Soorena KhorshidiDepartment of Cardiology, School of Medicine Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9891-9952

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case highlights that severe hypokalemia can mimic the ECG findings associated with left main coronary artery disease. Early recognition and appropriate correction of electrolyte disturbances are essential in managing such presentations and avoiding misdiagnosis and unnecessary invasive procedures.

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electrocardiogramhypokalemiaischemic heart diseaseleft main coronary equivalent

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