title: ECG ST segment elevation in patients with chest pain.
abstract: We discussed three cases of ST elevation myocardial infarction with ST elevation in the inferoposterior territory and anterior territory, and more uncommonly, concomitant ST elevations in the anterior and inferior electrocardiography (ECG) leads. Correct interpretation of the ECG is crucial in recognising this cardiac emergency, which often necessitates urgent coronary revascularisation. In addition, ECG aids localisation of the infarct-related artery and adds prognostic value.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Department, National University Heart Centre, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 9, Singapore 119228. doctorpoh@yahoo.com
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Poh
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Teo
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D002309:Cardiology / Q000379:methods*; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D015588:Observer Variation; D011379:Prognosis