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Incorrect - V5 and V6 provide a lateral view of the heart. ST elevation would not be seen in these leads if the infarction was isolated to the anterior aspect of the heart
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b
V5 and V6
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Incorrect - Leads V1 and V2 provide an septal view of the heart, and ST elevation would not be seen in these leads if the infarction was isolated to the anterior aspect of the heart.
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e
V1 and V2
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Correct - Leads V3 and V4 provide an anterior view of the heart. In the case of an anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction, ST elevation would be seen in these leads.
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a
V3 and V4
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Incorrect - Leads I and aVL provide a lateral view of the heart. ST elevation would not be seen in these leads if the infarction was isolated to the anterior aspect of the heart.
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d
Leads I and aVL
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Incorrect - Leads II and III provide an inferior view of the heart. ST elevation would not be seen in these leads if the infarction was isolated to the anterior aspect of the heart.
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c
Leads II and III
Concept
Chapter
2693
3799
ECG
Topic
159
Cardiovascular physiology
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A 67-year-old man presents to Accident and Emergency with severe chest pain that is radiating down his left arm and up to his jaw. He is sweaty and nauseous. His pain is not alleviated by GTN spray, and it is suspected he is having a myocardial infarction. An ECG is performed.

Which of the following ECG leads would demonstrate an anterior ST elevation infarction?
a