Right Ventricular MI

Right ventricular MI is a not uncommonly seen clinical event. Characteristics of this lesion are:
ECG findings
abnormalities in V1-V6
Coronary artery involved
proximal right coronary
Cardiac areas affected
1. right ventricle and atrium
2. SA node
3. AV node (up to 90% affected)
4. Bundle of His
5. posterior septum
6. posterior inferior part of left bundle branch
Clinical Complications
1. Elevated central venous pressure
2. Decreased cardiac output
3.  AV block
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Source: Inside Surgery - April 10, 2013 Category: Surgeons Authors: Editor Tags: Cardiology bundle branch block ECG MI Source Type: blogs