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Cite this as: Macherey-Meyer S, Adam M, Mauri V: Transmural myocardial infarction without ST elevation—Wellens syndrome as an ECG emergency. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2023; 120: 890b.
A left ventricular aneurysm (LV aneurysm) can be diagnosed on ECG when there is persistent ST segment elevation occurring 6 weeks after a known transmural MI (usually anterior).
This is the first ECG change of an acute transmural ST segment elevation myocardial infarction of the anterior wall. These hyper-acute T waves are caused by local hyperkalemia.
An LV aneurysm can be diagnosed on ECG when there is persistent ST segment elevation occurring 6 weeks after a known transmural MI (usually anterior). Without knowing the person's past medical ...
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