Differences in initial electrocardiographic findings between ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to left main trunk and left anterior descending artery lesions

Differences in initial electrocardiographic findings between ST-elevation myocardial infarction due to left main trunk and left anterior descending artery lesions

Abstract Background Early discrimination of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) due to a left main trunk (LMT) lesion provided by straightforward electrocardiographic criteria is useful for prompt treatment. The purpose of this study is to investigate differences in electrocardiographic findi...

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Main Authors: Toshiharu Fujii, Misaki Hasegawa, Junichi Miyamoto, Yuji Ikari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Electrocardiography
ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Left main trunk
Left anterior descending artery
ST-segment elevation
ST-segment depression
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12245-019-0227-x

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