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. 2009 Nov;5(4):273-8.
doi: 10.2174/157340309789317869.

Tombstoning ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Bahattin Balci  1
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Tombstoning ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Bahattin Balci. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2009 Nov.

Abstract

Tombstoning ST elevation myocardial infarction can be described as a STEMI characterized by tombstoning ST-segment elevation. This myocardial infarction is associated with extensive myocardial damage, reduced left ventricle function, serious hospital complications and poor prognosis. Tombstoning ECG pattern is a notion beyond morphological difference and is associated with more serious clinical results.Despite the presence of a few reports on tombstoning ST elevation, there is no report which reviews STEMI demonstrating this electrocardiographic pattern.

Keywords: ST segment elevation; Tombstoning; myocardial infarction.

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ST segment elevation meeting the criteria for tombstoning ECG.
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ST segment elevation not meeting the criteria for tombstoning ECG.
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