Atrial flutter mimicking ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Sundeep KumarAkhil MogalapalliRohil BediPhilip L Mar

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2021)

A 12 lead electrocardiogram provides an important diagnostic tool for atrial flutter recognition. However, rarely, atrial flutter waves can cause diagnostic challenges by producing ST segment abnormalities mimicking ST segment elevation and result in unnecessary workup and treatment. .

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
catheter ablation
st elevation myocardial infarction
percutaneous coronary intervention
left atrial
heart failure
coronary artery disease
acute coronary syndrome
combination therapy
replacement therapy