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m (New page: {{Chapter|Myocardial Infarction}} ECG-characteristics:<cite>Wung</cite> ST-elevation in leads V1-V6, I and aVL. Maximum elevation in V3, maximal depression in III later: pathological Q-w...)
 
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  ST-elevation in leads V1-V6, I and aVL. Maximum elevation in V3, maximal depression in III
  ST-elevation in leads V1-V6, I and aVL. Maximum elevation in V3, maximal depression in III
  later: pathological Q-wave in the precordial leads V2 to V4-V5.
  later: pathological Q-wave in the precordial leads V2 to V4-V5.
[[Image:AMI_anterior.png|thumb| A typical example of an acute anterior wall infarction. ST elevation in leads I, AVL and V2-V5. Reciprocal depressions in the inferior leads (II,III,AVF)]]
 
[[Image:heart_with_AL_infarct.png|thumb|Anterolateral infarct caused by occlusion of the LAD.]]
[[Image:heart_with_AL_infarct.png|thumb|Anterolateral infarct caused by occlusion of the LAD.]]
[[Image:ECG_VWI_2wk.jpg|thumb| A 2 weeks old anterior infarction with Q waves in V2-V4 and persisting ST elevation, a sign of formation of a [[Ischemia#Cardiac_aneurysm|cardiac aneurysm]].]]
[[Image:ECG_VWI_2wk.jpg|thumb| A 2 weeks old anterior infarction with Q waves in V2-V4 and persisting ST elevation, a sign of formation of a [[Ischemia#Cardiac_aneurysm|cardiac aneurysm]].]]
Encomprises the anterior part of the heart and a part of the ventricular septum. Is supplied by blood by the LAD.
Encomprises the anterior part of the heart and a part of the ventricular septum. Is supplied by blood by the LAD.
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==Examples==
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Image:AMI_anterior.png|A typical example of an acute anterior wall infarction. ST elevation in leads I, AVL and V2-V5. Reciprocal depressions in the inferior leads (II,III,AVF)
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