Abnormal ST-segment changes in anterior and inferior leads during acute inferior myocardial infarction
Shoujuan Yang1, Chunfang Wang1, Haitao Zhang2
1Department of Cardiology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China.
Anterior and inferior ST elevation on electrocardiography (ECG) in patients with acute myocardial infarction is uncommon. ST-segment elevation due to right ventricular infarction induced by right coronary occlusion may extend from V1 to V3/V4, resembling the pattern of transmural ischemia of the anterior wall of the left ventricle. In addition, a wraparound left anterior descending (LAD) artery can produce ischemia manifesting as ST-segment elevation in the anterior and inferior leads. Our case report reveals dynamic ST-segment changes in acute inferior myocardial infarction, including the appearance of the shark fin ECG pattern, unlike what has been reported before.
Anterior and inferior ST elevation on electrocardiography (ECG) in patients with acute myocardial infarction is uncommon. ST-segment elevation due to right ventricular infarction induced by right coronary occlusion may extend from V1 to V3/V4, resembling the pattern of transmural ischemia of the anterior wall of the left ventricle. In addition, a wraparound left anterior descending (LAD) artery can produce ischemia manifesting as ST-segment elevation in the anterior and inferior leads. Our case report reveals dynamic ST-segment changes in acute inferior myocardial infarction, including the appearance of the shark fin ECG pattern, unlike what has been reported before.
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