Posterior AMI Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior AMI: Stats
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accompanies 15-20% STEMIs
Usually context Inf or Lateral Infarction
Isolated Post MI rare 3-11%
2
Q
ECG changes Post MI
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Changes in V1-V3 - horizontal ST depression - tall broad R waves >30 ms - upright T wave - Dominant R wave R/S ratio >1 in V2 Confirmed by Posterior ECG - ST elevation >0.5mm V7-V9
3
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ECG Post MI
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Low Sensitivity
High Specificity: if present in ECG than HIGH RULE IN
