An example of apparently normal electrocardiogram originating from incorrect electrocardiographic acquisition in a patient with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Aslanger, Emre; Yalin, Kivanc; Golcuk, Ebru; Oncul, Aytaç

doi:10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2010.02.004

An example of apparently normal electrocardiogram originating from incorrect electrocardiographic acquisition in a patient with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

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Aslanger E., Yalin K., Golcuk E., Oncul A.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY, vol.43, no.3, pp.222-223, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 43 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2010.02.004
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ELECTROCARDIOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.222-223
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Electrocardiography (ECG) is proved to be an invaluable tool for diagnosis of ischemic heart disease for a long while. Importance of ECG in acute management decision makes it a crucial method that must be known in depth by every physician, and the clinicians should also be aware of the dangerous pitfalls of ECG. We present a patient with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in whom incorrect interpretation of an inaccurately taken ECG might have led to disastrous consequences. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.