title: Common pitfalls in the interpretation of electrocardiograms from patients with acute coronary syndromes with narrow QRS: a consensus report.
abstract: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) with narrow QRS are divided into 2 groups: ST-elevation ACS that requires emergency percutaneous coronary intervention, and non-ST elevation ACS. The classification of ACS into these 2 groups is not always straightforward. In this document, we discuss several electrocardiogram patterns of acute ischemia that are often misinterpreted. We suggest that any new recommendations or guidelines from the Scientific Societies should acknowledge these aspects of electrocardiogram interpretation by including appropriate diagnostic criteria that should prove helpful for the optimal management of patients with ACS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. ybirnbau@bcm.edu
authors.forename: Yochai
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Birnbaum
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bayés de Luna
authors.forename: Miquel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fiol
authors.forename: Kjell
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nikus
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Macfarlane
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gorgels
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sionis
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cinca
authors.forename: Jose A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Barrabes
authors.forename: Olle
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Pahlm
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sclarovsky
authors.forename: Hein
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wellens
authors.forename: Leonard
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gettes
mesh_terms: D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D062645:Percutaneous Coronary Intervention; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012955:Societies, Medical