myocardial infarction Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior AMI - ECG findings (2 +/- 1)
A
Horizontal ST depression leads V1-3
Upright T waves V1-3
+/- dominant R wave (tall, broad R waves, R>S) in V2
2
Q
suspected Posterior AMI - next step
A
confirm posterior AMI by placing leads V7-9 on posterior chest wall and repeat ECG trace.
Rpt Trace findings - ST elevation V7-9
Q waves V7-9
3
Q
Posterior AMI - immediate Mx
A
as per AMI