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ECG Interpretation
Technical Details
- Paper speed: 25 mm/s
- Calibration: 10 mm/mV (Leads I, II, III, aVR, aVL, aVF) | 5 mm/mV (V1, V2, V3 - half standard)
- Filter: AC ON, 0.05-35 Hz
Systematic Reading
Rate:
Counting RR intervals in the rhythm strip (lead II) - approximately 75-90 bpm, regular.
Rhythm:
Regular. P waves are present and upright in Lead II, negative in aVR - consistent with normal sinus rhythm.
Axis:
- Lead I: positive (upright QRS)
- aVF: positive (upright QRS)
- Normal axis (approximately 0 to +90 degrees)
P Waves:
Visible, upright in II, III, aVF; inverted in aVR. Duration and morphology appear normal. PR interval ~160-180 ms (normal).
QRS Duration:
Appears narrow (~80-100 ms). No bundle branch block.
ST Segments & T Waves:
- Key finding: There is ST elevation visible in leads II, III, and aVF, with corresponding ST depression (reciprocal changes) in leads I and aVL.
- In the precordial leads (V1-V3), there appear to be reciprocal changes as well (ST depression in V1-V2).
- T waves are tall/peaked in the inferior leads.
Q Waves:
Pathological Q waves may be present in III and aVF (need clinical correlation).
Impression
This ECG is consistent with an Inferior STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
- ST elevation in II, III, aVF (inferior territory - Right Coronary Artery territory)
- Reciprocal ST depression in I and aVL
- Possible posterior extension (ST depression V1-V2)
⚠️ Clinical Action Required
This pattern is a time-critical cardiac emergency:
- Activate the cath lab / PCI team immediately (door-to-balloon time <90 min)
- Aspirin 300 mg + P2Y12 inhibitor (e.g., ticagrelor 180 mg or clopidogrel 600 mg)
- Anticoagulation (heparin or enoxaparin)
- IV access, continuous monitoring, O2 if SpO2 <90%
- Repeat ECG and check troponin, but do NOT delay reperfusion for lab results
- If PCI not available within 120 min - consider thrombolysis
Note: This is a computer-assisted interpretation for educational/decision-support purposes. Confirm with a senior clinician and cardiologist immediately. The V1-V3 leads are at half-standard (5 mm/mV), so true amplitudes are double what is measured on paper.