Localizing Infarcts On a 12-Lead EKG

Localizing an infarct means using a 12-lead EKG to figure out where in the heart an MI is taking place. To do this, you have to do a little – but really not a whole lot – of memorization: you need to learn what the stages of an MI look like on an EKG, and you need to learn which EKG leads reflect which part of the heart. ................
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