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Q wave MI vs ST MI? - drsanmyt
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02-15-2010, 05:18 AM
i am confused about these two concepts. tried to figure it out by reading different books but still confused. can anyone pleaes elaborate this?
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02-15-2010, 06:44 AM
here is the spectrum :

1)stable angina...ischemia on exertion... ST depression

2)unstable angina... ischemia at rest... ST depression

3)NSTEMI...non transmural infarct...cardiac enzimes present... ST elevation without Q wave

4) STEMI...transmural infarct... cardiac enz present...ST elevation with Q wave

( STEMI was previously called Q wave MI)

any corrections welcome plz...
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02-15-2010, 06:49 AM
sry,
3)NSTEMI...non transmural infarct...cardiac enzimes present... no ST elevation, no Q wave
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02-15-2010, 06:51 AM
so, STEMI = Q wave MI?
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