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Acute myocardial infarction with changing axis deviation

Authors :
Patanè, Salvatore
Marte, Filippo
Source :
International Journal of Cardiology. Jul2011, Vol. 150 Issue 1, pe1-e3. 0p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Abstract: Changing axis deviation has been rarely reported also during atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Changing axis deviation has been rarely reported also during acute myocardial infarction associated with atrial fibrillation. Isolated left posterior hemiblock is a very rare finding but the evidence of transient right axis deviation with a left posterior hemiblock pattern has been reported during acute anterior myocardial infarction as related with significant right coronary artery obstruction and collateral circulation between the left coronary system and the posterior descending artery. Left anterior hemiblock development during acute inferior myocardial infarction can be an indicator of left anterior descending coronary artery lesions, multivessel coronary artery disease, and impaired left ventricular systolic function. We present a case of changing axis deviation in a 62-year-old Italian man with acute myocardial infarction. Also this case focuses attention on changing axis deviation during acute myocardial infarction. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01675273
Volume :
150
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
62554604
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.02.034