Answer MI 17

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Previous ECG: MI 16 | Next ECG: MI 18

Where is this myocardial infarction located?

ECG MI 17. Click on image for enlargement.

Answer

Following the 7+2 steps:
- Rhythm
  - In leads V1 to V3 there is apparantly no relationship between the P waves and the QRS complexes. Furthermore the QRS complexes are broad and have a RBBB pattern (V1:RSR), thus the rhythm is probably a ventricular escape rhythm. Leads V4-V6 however show a narrow complex preced by a P wave, probably the result of a rhythm change to sinus rhythm.
- Hartfrequency
  - Use the 'count the squares' method (a bit less than 3 large squares ~> 300-150-100), thus about 58 bpm.
- Conduction (PQ,QRS,QT)
  - During sinus beats: PQ-interval=250msec, QRS duration=0.11sec, QT interval=400ms (equals QTc at this rate). The wide complexes have a QRS duration of +- 160 ms.
- Heartaxis
  - Negative in AVF and II, thus a left axis deviation.
- P wave morphology
  - The p wave is rather difficult to discern. It seems normal in V4-V6 and positive in AVF and negative in AVR.
- QRS morphology
  - RBBB pattern in V1 with ST changes (depression precordial leads). Leads V3 and V4 have probably been poled to the right chest. No pathologic Q waves.
- ST morphology
  - ST elevation in II,III, and AVF and also in V3 (V3right). Hyperacute T waves with ST depression in V1-V2 an I, AVR and AVL.
- Compare with the old ECG (not available, so skip this step)
- Conclusion?

Inferior-posterior myocardial infarction with complete AV block and ventricular excape rhythm with RBBB pattern and left axis, followed by sinus-rhythm. Probably RCA occlusion (ST depression in I) Issue with lead placement ????????????