scholarly journals Utility of admission blood glucose level in prediction of short-term course and extent of coronary artery occlusion in non-diabetic patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamer M. Moustafa
2011 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 662-665
Author(s):  
Amir M. Nia ◽  
Natig Gassanov ◽  
Hannes Reuter ◽  
Fikret Er

Isolated ST-segment elevation only in the aVR lead, reflecting an acute myocardial infarction due to a left main coronary artery occlusion, was ignored as part of physicians' training in emergency medicine for a long time. The recognition of aVR lead elevation is becoming more accepted as a mandatory diagnostic tool, in particular for physicians working at emergency departments. We report a typical myocardial infarction with total occlusion of the proximal part of the left anterior coronary artery, presenting with ST-segment elevation in the aVR lead, which was misinterpreted as diffuse ischemia. The lacking mandatory awareness of this entity endangered prompt and correct treatment.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document