myocardial infarction Flashcards

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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

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suspected Posterior AMI - next step

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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

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Posterior AMI - immediate Mx

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as per AMI

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