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Wayne W Zhong, Matthew Blue, Andrew D Michaels

    Texas Heart Institute Journal
    |June 26, 2019
    PubMed

    Insights

    Unusual right ventricular myocardial infarction can mimic anterior ST-segment elevation. Prompt diagnosis via electrocardiogram and coronary angiography is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Interventional Cardiology

    Background:

    • ST-segment elevation in anterior precordial leads (V1-V2) typically indicates left anterior descending coronary artery occlusion.
    • Right ventricular myocardial infarction (RVMI) diagnosis can be challenging due to atypical electrocardiogram (ECG) presentations.

    Keywords:
    Angina, unstable/physiopathologyST-elevation myocardial infarction/diagnosiscoronary occlusion/diagnosisdiagnosis, differentialdiagnostic errors/prevention & controlelectrocardiographymyocardial infarction/pathology/therapystentstreatment outcomeventricular function, right

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