Lateral myocardial infarction
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Lateral MI
Overview
EKG Examples
Shown below is an EKG demonstrating sinus rhythm and a QRS with a rightward axis, as well as wide Q waves in leads I and aVL as well as a poor R wave progression across the anterior chest leads. There is also slight ST elevation in leads I,aVL , and T wave inversion in the lateral leads. The EKG is consistent with a lateral wall myocardial infarction.
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