Welcome to Myocardial Iscehmia and Infarction! In this section, we will cover important ECG findings related to myocardial ischemia and infarction. We will learn how to determine the age and localize various myocardial injury patterns.
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LEARNING CONTENT OVERVIEW
Total lessons: 35
HIGH-YIELD learning time: ~2 hours
Maximum quiz time:140 minutes
OVERARCHING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe ST-segment and T wave changes suggestive of myocardial ischemia
Describe the ECG findings necessary to fulfill STEMI criteria
Identify myocardial ischemia and injury on a standard 12-lead ECG
Localize myocardial injury to various regions of the heart
Describe and identify the findings associated with myocardial ischemia in the setting of left bundle branch block or a ventricular-paced rhythm