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23 kwi 2015 · My EKG resulted in sinus rhythm but possible inferior or anterior infarct – age undetermined. I am 61 years old, Hispanic woman and there is no history of heart disease in my family. I weigh 148 lbs and do not smoke or drink alcohol.
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15 sty 2020 · In a recent study, about 5% of routine EKGs showed changes that the computer algorithm read as an inferior myocardial infarction — “inferior” being from the lower part of the heart.
14 lis 2022 · An inferior myocardial infarction (MI) is a heart attack or a halt of blood flow to the heart muscle that affects the heart's inferior side. In 85% of patients, inferior MI is caused by a complete blockage of either the right coronary artery or the left circumflex artery.
12 lut 2023 · Inferior wall myocardial infarction occurs from a coronary artery occlusion, resulting in decreased perfusion in that region of the myocardium. Unless there is timely treatment, this results in myocardial ischemia followed by infarction.
13 lip 2023 · Inferior myocardial infarction refers to the condition in which there is inadequate blood supply to the inferior wall of the heart, leading to damage to the heart muscle. It is a type of myocardial infarction that requires prompt medical attention.
Example of an old inferior wall myocardial infarction (MI) ECG with explanations.
12 lut 2023 · Inferior wall myocardial infarction occurs from a coronary artery occlusion, resulting in decreased perfusion in that region of the myocardium. Unless there is timely treatment, this results in myocardial ischemia followed by infarction.