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

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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? One should be on the alert for myocardial rupture. Lessons : 1.

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Large Transmural STEMI with Myocardial "Rupture" of Ventricular Septum

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

When there is MI extending all the way to the epicardium (transmural), that infarcted epicardium is often inflamed (postinfarction regional pericarditis, or PIRP). In addition, when there is full thickness infarction, especially with inflammation, the myocardium is at risk of "rupture." Apr 28, 2009. 3) Oliva et al. (3)

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