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11063201

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2000-11-16
pubmed:abstractText
The electrocardiographic features associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are often easily recognised. However, interpretation is made more difficult in the presence of confounding patterns such as a left bundle branch block (LBBB). This may result in missed cases which may otherwise have benefited from acute revascularisation therapy. Though not straightforward, the diagnosis of AMI in the presence of LBBB can be made with a reasonable amount of accuracy. We report a case of acute myocardial infarction with LBBB that was appropriately diagnosed and underwent acute revascularisation by angioplasty. A detailed knowledge of the typical electrocardiographic features associated with LBBB, especially the ST segment morphologies, is very important. This will greatly aid recognition of an evolving AMI and help us decide on the most appropriate therapy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0037-5675
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
41
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
139-41
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2000
pubmed:articleTitle
Electrocardiographic case: diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in the presence of left bundle branch block.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Mistri Wing, Singapore.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports