Wellens' syndrome is a relatively common clinical entity; however, it is often missed, especially in young patients. Without prompt diagnosis and aggressive intervention, patients with Wellens' syndrome may rapidly go on to develop extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction and possibly sudden death. In this case report, we present a 33-year-old male patient with atypical chest pain, and discuss the significance of a prompt recognition of Wellens' syndrome.
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