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Overestimated Myocardial Ischemia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We introduced a case of a 69-year-old female patient with mitral valve prolapse with severe regurgitation who was transferred from the ICU to a regular ward after undergoing mitral valve replacement surgery. Routine ECG examination showed that the precordial leads were affected by the apical pulsation, leading to pseudo-ST segment depression and prolonged QT interval. In clinical practice, ECG artifacts caused by apical pulsation, if not carefully distinguished, may lead to unnecessary examinations and treatments for patients. Our case emphasizes the importance of accurately identifying ECG artifacts.

Source: Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology

DOI: 10.1111/anec.70064

Authors: Hang Lv, Ming Liu

Institution: Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital

Language: English

Topic: ECG Monitoring and Analysis

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,840