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In the first hours and days after the onset of a myocardial infarction, several changes can be observed on the ECG. First, '''large peaked T waves''' (or ''hyperacute'' T waves), then '''ST elevation''', then '''negative T waves''' and finally '''[[Pathologic_Q_Waves|pathologic Q waves]]''' develop.
In the first hours and days after the onset of a myocardial infarction, several changes can be observed on the ECG. First, '''large peaked T waves''' (or ''hyperacute'' T waves), then '''ST elevation''', then '''negative T waves''' and finally '''[[Pathologic_Q_Waves|pathologic Q waves]]''' develop.
'''Wellens syndrome''' or sign (see image) can be an early ECG warning sign of critical anterior ischemia before the development of overt mocardial infarction.


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