title: Electrocardiographical case. Acute severe chest tightness.
abstract: The early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction is crucial for the institution of appropriate reperfusion therapy. We describe a 56-year-old man who developed sudden onset of severe chest tightness. Inferior, posterior and right ventricular ST elevation myocardial infarction was diagnosed on electrocardiography (ECG). The ECG interpretation, differential diagnosis and management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Mistri Wing, Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168752. jacktanwc@gmail.com
authors.forename: J W C
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gunasegaran
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Teo
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology