Thursday 24 November 2011

ECG: ST elevation | Mnemonic


ECG: ST elevation

"ELEVATION"

E lectrolytes

L BBB (Left Bundle Branch Block)

E arly Repolarization

V entricular hypertrophy

A neurysm

T reatment (eg pacemaker, pericardiocentesis)

I njury (AMI, contusion)

O sborne waves (hypothermia)

N on-occlusive vasospasm (prinzmetal’s)