Answer - Case of the month (Nov-2012)

Question: This patient had an LAD occlusion and received a stent. How long ago do you think the myocardial infarction occured?

A. 2 hours

B. 2 days

C. 2 weeks

D. 2 months

Answer:

C: Deep negative anterior T waves with QT prolongation are a common finding in the first days post myocardial infarction.