Preferred Label : Acute Posterior Myocardial Infarction by ECG Finding;
NCIt synonyms : Acute Posterior Myocardial Infarction by EKG Finding; EKG Finding Acute Posterior Wall Myocardial Infarction;
NCIt related terms : Acute Posterior MI; Acute Posterior Wall Myocardial Infarction;
NCIt definition : An electrocardiographic finding in leads V1 or V2 of an initial R wave duration greater
than or equal to 40 ms, R wave greater than S wave, upright T wave, with accompanying
ST elevation, which is suggestive of acute myocardial infarction of the posterior
wall of the left ventricle. Evidence of inferior or lateral myocardial infarction
is usually also present. (CDISC);
Alternative definition : CDISC: An electrocardiographic finding in leads V1 or V2 of an initial R wave duration
greater than or equal to 40 ms, R wave greater than S wave, upright T wave, with accompanying
ST elevation, which is suggestive of acute myocardial infarction of the posterior
wall of the left ventricle. Evidence of inferior or lateral myocardial infarction
is usually also present.;
Origin ID : C71068;
UMLS CUI : C3537180;
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