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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: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:stroomgebieden.png|thumb| The Left Anterior Descending (LAD) coronary artery is the most important coronary artery. On this mercatorprojection of the heart, the | [[Image:stroomgebieden.png|thumb| The Left Anterior Descending (LAD) coronary artery is the most important coronary artery. On this mercatorprojection of the heart, the grey area is supplied by blood by the LAD and is at risk if this artery occludes.]] | ||
Anterior MI can involve the anterior part of the heart and a part of the ventricular septum. Is supplied by blood by the LAD. Can lead to [[Cardiac Aneurysm|a cardiac aneurysm]] if not treated timely. | Anterior MI can involve the anterior part of the heart and a part of the ventricular septum. Is supplied by blood by the LAD. Can lead to [[Cardiac Aneurysm|a cardiac aneurysm]] if not treated timely. | ||