Abstract 9408: ST-Segment Elevation in Leads V5-6 Predicts In-Hospital Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Reperfused Inferior Acute Myocardial Infarction

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masami Kosuge ◽  
Toshiaki Ebina ◽  
Kiyoshi Hibi ◽  
Kengo Tsukahara ◽  
Noriaki Iwahashi ◽  
...  

Introduction: In inferior wall acute myocardial infarction (IWMI), ST-segment elevation in leads V5-6 (STE V5-6) is often observed, but its prognostic impact is unclear. Methods: We examined admission ECGs in 361 patients with a first IWMI who had TIMI 3 flow of the right coronary artery (RCA) or left circumflex artery (LCX) by reperfusion therapy within 6 hours after symptom onset. Patients were divided according to the presence (n=77) or absence (n=284) of STE V5-6 >2 mm, and the former was subdivided into the 2 groups according to the degree of STE in leads III and V6: STE:III>V6 (n=53) and STE:III≤V6 (n=24). The perfusion territory of the culprit artery was assessed by angiographic distribution score, and mega-artery was defined as a score ≥0.7. Results: Age, sex, time to admission, reperfusion therapy, or time to reperfusion was similar in the 3 groups. STE V5-6 was associated with mega-artery occlusion, larger infarction, and in-hospital adverse events (death, reinfarction, or heart failure). RCA occlusion was most common in STE V5-6 with STE:III>V6, whereas LCX occlusion, especially proximal LCX occlusion, was most common in STE V5-6 with STE:III≤V6. In multivariate analysis, STE V5-6 with STE:III>V6 (OR 2.90, 95%CI 1.10-7.02, p<0.01) and that with STE:III≤V6 (OR 3.63, 95%CI 1.58-8.96, p<0.01) were independent predictors of in-hospital adverse events. Conclusions: In reperfused IWMI, ST-segment elevation in leads V5-6 on admission ECG strongly predicts in-hospital adverse outcomes; furthermore, comparing the degree of ST-segment elevation in leads III and V6 is useful for predicting the culprit artery (i.e., RCA or LCX).

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Diego Echeverri- Marín ◽  
Cristhian Felipe Ramirez Ramos ◽  
Andrés Miranda-Arboleda ◽  
Gustavo Castilla-Agudelo ◽  
Clara Saldarriaga-Giraldo

Acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in the world and the electrocardiogram remains the diagnostic tool for determining an acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation. In spite of this, only half of the patients present classic electrocardiogram findings compatible with the ST-elevation infarction criteria. There is a spectrum of electrocardiographic findings that may reflect a phenomenon of acute coronary occlusion, which should be promptly recognized by the clinician to offer early reperfusion therapy.


2002 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Françoise Boutot ◽  
Jean Marie Caussanel ◽  
Francois Gandon ◽  
Stephane Hazan ◽  
Jean Marc Boyer ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
K. A. Kireev ◽  
A. V. Krasnopeev

Objective. To improve the results of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) treatment. Material and methods. We have analyzed 2 clinical cases of unfavorable course of AMI. Results. The middle aged patient who had ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome received immediate full reperfusion therapy (thrombolysis and stenting). It was performed early in the course of the disease and demonstrated good angiographic result. Postoperatively there were no typical evolution of ECG signs of AMI. By the end of the first day we registered stent thrombosis with fatal outcome. Cause of death: acute left ventricular failure. The area of infarcted cardiac muscle was about 40 %, in the projection of the apex of the left ventricle the acute aneurysm was formed. Perhaps this situation has been associated with disorders of microcirculation in the infarcted area, which can be potentially neutralized by inhibitors 2b/3a receptors of platelets. This drug was given to this patient too late (during rethrombosis). In another observation (with the same circumstances) the inhibitor of IIb/IIIa GP receptors was given during the early postoperative period, what was followed by the natural course of AMI. Conclusion. These examples demonstrate the need of additional antiplatelet support (inhibitor IIb/IIIa GP receptors) in such clinical situations.


2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 265-269
Author(s):  
Igor Ivanov ◽  
Anastazija Stojsic-Milosavljevic ◽  
Vladimir Ivanovic ◽  
Milos Trajkovic ◽  
Aleksandra Vulin ◽  
...  

Introduction. Rapid diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction is essential for proper treatment and reduction of patient mortality. Electrocardiography plays an important role in its diagnosis. Acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation requires urgent reperfusion therapy, that is, primary percutaneous coronary revascularization. A small number of patients with acute myocardial infarction have ST segment depression in one or more leads, whereas ST segment elevation in augmented vector right the electrocardiogram is characteristic for a myocardial infarction without ST elevation, but the clinical course and the severity of disease correspond to the anterior myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation. De Winter T-wave electrocardiography. One of these forms is known as de Winter T-wave pattern, characterized by ST segment depression at the J-point (> 1 mm) in the precordial leads, the absence of ST segment elevation in the precordial leads, high peaked and symmetrical T-waves in the precordial leads and, in most cases, mild ST segment elevation (0.5 mm to 1 mm) in the augmented vector right. These patients have occlusion of the left main coronary artery, occlusion of the proximal segment of the anterior descending artery, or a severe multivessel coronary disease. Patients with this electrocardiographic pattern, which is equivalent to acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation, require consideration of emergency reperfusion therapy due to high mortality, compared to other patients with acute myocardial infarction without ST elevation. Primary percutaneous intervention is recommended, or if there is no catheterization laboratory nearby, fibrinolytic therapy may be considered. Because of the lack of clear recommendations, treatment decisions are made individually, from case to case. Conclusion. We need large pro?spective studies with this specific electrocardiographic pattern to provide quick recognition and proper treatment of the anterior myocardial infarction with ST elevation.


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