Abnormal Q wave, ST-segment elevation, T-wave inversion, and widespread focal myocytolysis associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

A 74-year-old Japanese woman with subarachnoid hemorrhage was admitted to our hospital. During her hospitalization, serial electrocardiograms showed the combination of abnormal Q waves, ST-segment elevation, and T-wave inversion, which strongly suggested acute myocardial infarction. However, postmortem examination revealed widespread focal myocytolysis of the myocardium which was unrelated to vascular distribution.

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