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A member asked:

Does st segment elevation means prolongation in the distance between the s and t on the ecg ?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

No it means: Elevation of the voltage between the two segments and can be serious.

Dr Shen and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/12/2018

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