AWMI – acute
Posted by: Johnson Francis on: 19 Jul, 2009
AWMI acute
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Deep QS complexes (Q waves without succeeding R waves) in anterior leads with ST segment elevation which is convex upwards in V3 (Pardee’s sign) indicating acute anterior wall myocardial infarction (AWMI).
AWMI acute 2
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ECG taken the next day shows poor resolution of ST segment, possibly indicating inadequate reperfusion of the infarct related artery.
