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Understanding the balance between conservative management and the need for vigilance in diagnosing serious causes of low back pain is crucial. This article provides essential insights for clinical practice.

A 70-year-old diabetic woman presented with epigastric pain and was diagnosed with a transmural anteroseptal myocardial infarction complicated by a left ventricular thrombus. Using an image, this case reinforces the critical importance of recognizing and managing late-presenting myocardial infarction.