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Subacute AnteroSeptal STEMI, With Persistent ST elevation and Upright T-waves

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Description There is atrial fibrillation at a rate of 95. When there is MI extending all the way to the epicardium (transmural), that infarcted epicardium is often inflamed (postinfarction regional pericarditis, or PIRP). What complication is the patient with post-infarction regional pericarditis at risk for? Lessons : 1.

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Large Transmural STEMI with Myocardial "Rupture" of Ventricular Septum

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Here is his ECG: There is atrial fibrillation at a rate of 95. When there is MI extending all the way to the epicardium (transmural), that infarcted epicardium is often inflamed (postinfarction regional pericarditis, or PIRP). Apr 28, 2009. Exact pain history was difficult to ascertain. There was some SOB.

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