Anterior ST segment elevation due to isolated right ventricular infarction during right coronary angioplasty.
We describe the case of a 59-year-old man who developed anterior ST segment elevation and Q waves due to isolated right ventricular branch occlusion during right coronary angioplasty. Isolated right ventricular infarction was clearly demonstrated on echocardiography.
Koh
T W
TW
Department of Cardiology, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
Coghlan
J G
JG
Lipkin
D P
DP
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000628:therapy; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology