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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? If detected early by ultrasound, the patient can be saved. Apr 28, 2009.

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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). If detected early by ultrasound, the patient can be saved. Apr 28, 2009. 3) Oliva et al. (3) J Am Coll Cardiol 53(17):1503-9. Ann Emerg Med 1994;23(6):1333-42.

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