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Determining the size of the area at risk, the severity of ischemia, and identifying the site of occlusion in the culprit coronary artery

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The ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina

Part of the book series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine ((DICM,volume 245))

Conclusion

Anyone involved in decision making in the patient with acute cardiac ischemia should be familiar with the electrocardiographic signs that indicate the severity and size of the area at risk. This includes knowledge and understanding of the importance of the ST segment deviation score; ischemia grading based upon the behaviour of the terminal portion of the QRS and the beginning of ST elevation; and the ECG signs that indicate which coronary artery is occluded and where the occlusion is located.

Such knowledge is essential for optimal decision making in relation to the use and the type of reperfusion therapy.

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(2002). Determining the size of the area at risk, the severity of ischemia, and identifying the site of occlusion in the culprit coronary artery. In: The ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 245. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48202-9_2

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