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Myocardial infarction localization. A 12 lead EKG creates a 360 degree view of the electrical activity
A 12 lead EKG creates ... Contiguous leads ... lead (aVR stands ... #Contiguous #Leads ... #Physiology #MedEd
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
height of QRS in 2 leads ... leads, except ... have no pain - LAD ... avR - proximal LAD ... infarct, get a 15 lead
Posterior ECG leads (V7-V9) are applied by moving V4-V6 to under the left scapula.Purpose: To detect
Posterior ECG leads ... lateral wall AMI #EM ... #Cardiology #Posterior ... #EKG #Lead #Placement ... #ALiEM
De Winter's T-waves in precordial leads and ST elevation in inferior leads.  There are already
in precordial leads ... leads. ... open proximal LAD ... wraparound distal LAD ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology
Now there is additional ST elevation in lateral leads, also diagnostic of STEMI. #Clinical #EM #Cardiology
elevation in lateral leads ... diagnostic of STEMI ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #STEMI #Inferior
There is inferior ST elevation with reciprocal ST depression in aVL and  in lead I,
There is inferior ... in aVL and in lead ... suggestive of STEMI ... #Clinical #EM #Cardiology ... #EKG #STEMI #Inferior
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... Triage EKG (no prior ... inversions V1-V4 plus inferior ... leads (II, III, ... #clinical #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
PPD • Opposing leads ... in anteroseptal leads ... ventricle pacing lead ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology