A Case of Acute Total Obstruction of the Left Main Coronary Artery Presenting with Atypical Momentary Electrocardiogram Changes
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 141-144, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Acute total obstruction of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a serious emergency condition requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Unless properly treated, it will likely progress to cardiogenic shock and a high mortality rate. We report a case of acute LMCA total obstruction presenting with atypical momentary electrocardiogram (ECG) changes including right bundle branch block with left axis deviation, and ST-segment elevation in aVR and aVL. We focus on the unusual ECG changes associated with LMCA obstruction which should be noted in order to ensure revascularization without delay, especially when this condition is accompanied by cardiogenic shock.
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Main subject:
Shock, Cardiogenic
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Axis, Cervical Vertebra
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Bundle-Branch Block
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Dietary Sucrose
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Coronary Vessels
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Electrocardiography
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Emergencies
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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