Tag Archives: Myocardial Infarct

What would you expect to see on Mr. W.G. EKG and which findings described on the case are compatible with the acute coronary event?

Cardiovascular Mr. W.G. is a 53-year-old white man who began to experience chest discomfort while playing tennis with a friend. At first, he attributed his discomfort to the heat and having had a large breakfast. Gradually, however, discomfort intensified to a crushing sensation in the sternal area and the pain seemed to spread upward into […]