Atypical Presentation of Myocardial Infarction in a Young Patient With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common endocrinopathy noted in women of childbearing age groups. Patients with PCOS have increased cardiovascular risk factors compared with age-matched control; hence, these patients are believed to be at an increased risk for cardiovascular events. Here, we report a case of a young female with PCOS, who presented with atypical back pain in the thoracic region. Initially, her electrocardiogram (EKG) and troponin were normal; hence, it was thought to be a muscle spasm but the back pain continued; repeat EKG and troponin came abnormal suggestive of myocardial infarction (MI). The patient underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention and was discharged on dual antiplatelet therapy. MI is common in patients with PCOS. MI is the most important differential diagnosis in any patients of PCOS presenting with chest pain or back pain. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of MI in patients with PCOS prevent adverse outcomes.