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Electrocardiogram in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction

N.T. Vatutin^1,2, N.V. Kalinkina², Ye.V. Yeshchenko²

¹ «Institute of Urgent and Recovery Surgery named after V.K. Gusak NAMS of Ukraine», Donetsk

² M. Gorky Donetsk National Medical University

In this article data about electrocardiographic diagnosis of myocardial infarction are provided. The diagnostic criteria for different types of myocardial infarction are described in detail. Common ECG pitfalls in diagnosing myocardial infarction are presented.

Key words: myocardial infarction, diagnosis, electrocardiogram.