65 y/o M. Pt underwent elective L4-S1 decompression and fusi | Figure 1

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Case Summary: 65 y/o M. Pt underwent elective L4-S1 decompression and fusion osteotomy with interventional cage. ST elevation noted intra-operatively and post-operatively with initial trop of 0.21. Pt asymptomatic. Loaded with ASA and ticagralor. Heparin 5000 U IV x 1. Repeat trop 1.23 then 15 hours later 29.22. Patient suffered AKI intra-operatively which is now resolved. Pt sent to another hospital for PCI and 3 stents then returned to primary hospital. Patient stable and remains asymptomatic.

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