Takeaway
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) can atypically present as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Why this matters
Chest and epigastric pain are not recognized as symptoms of brain ischemia, even if neurological symptoms are present.
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) can atypically present as an acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Chest and epigastric pain are not recognized as symptoms of brain ischemia, even if neurological symptoms are present.