Answer - Case of the month (Mar 2011)

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Q: This patient had a myocardial infarction. What is the most likely timing and location?

A. Anterior-septal myocardial infarction, 2 hours old

B. Anterior-septal myocardial infarction, 2 months old

C. Inferior-posterior myocardial infarction, 2 hours old

D. Inferior-posterior myocardial infarction, 2 months old

Answer:

D. Inferior-posterior myocardial infarction, 2 months old