Inferior MI

Inferior MI (myocardial infarction) is a common clinical diagnosis made in both the inpatient and emergency room settings. Some clinical and ECG findings associated with inferior MI are: ECG 1. II, III, and AVF affected 2. AV block (more common in women) Coronary Artery Involved right coronary involved Cardiac Areas Affected 1. SA node (55%) 2. AV node (90%) 3. Bundle of His 4. left bundle branch – posterior inferior division 5. Right atrium and ventricle 6. left ventricle inferior surface 7. posterior 1/3 of septum Clinical Complications 1. Sinus node disturbances including sinus arrest, bradycardia, and block 2. AV block – Wenckebach (Mobitz I) is common but third degree block is reported 3. Papilary muscle rupture 4. Enhanced vagal stimulation can cause nausea, vomiting, hypotension and hiccups The post Inferior MI appeared first on InsideSurgery Medical Information Blog.
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