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What are ecg changes in myocardial infarction?

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Dr. Rodolfo Farhy answered

Specializes in Cardiology

ECG: The classic findings are Q waves in 2 contiguous leads, st segment elevation. The are many other variations as well.

Answered 7/7/2015

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

May or may not be: Typically st elevation myocardial infarction may have st segment elevation either in leads 2, 3, avf/or anterior/ posterior/lateral leads depending on the site of the infarction. Sometimes there not be any changes in ekg, (or minmal changes)when it is called non st elevation mi.

Answered 3/26/2013

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