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==Development of the ECG during persistent ischemia==
==Development of the ECG during persistent ischemia==
[[Image:AMI_evolutie.png|thumb| The evolution of an infarct on the ECG. ST elevation, Q wave formation, T wave inversion, normalisation with a persistent Q wave]]
[[Image:AMI_evolutie.png|thumb| The evolution of an infarct on the ECG. ST elevation, Q wave formation, T wave inversion, normalisation with a persistent Q wave]]
[[Image:PathoQ.png|thumb| A [[Pathological Q Waves|pathological Q wave]]]]
[[Image:PathoQ.png|thumb| A [[Pathologic_Q_Waves|pathological Q wave]]]]
The cardiomyocytes in the ''subendocardial'' layers are especcially vulnerable for a decreased perfusion. Subendocardial ischemia manifests as ST depression and is usually reversible. In a myocardial infarction ''transmural ischemia'' develops.  
The cardiomyocytes in the ''subendocardial'' layers are especcially vulnerable for a decreased perfusion. Subendocardial ischemia manifests as ST depression and is usually reversible. In a myocardial infarction ''transmural ischemia'' develops.  


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