Conclusions
As indicated in table 3.3 high degree block in the AV node (infero-posterior MI) and below the AV node (anterior MI) significantly worsens short and long-term outcome. Primarily because of the size of the myocardial infarction and its hemodynamic consequences.
Rapidity of reperfusion of the ischemic area is therefore important. Especially, in these high risk patients the possible advantages of primary PTCA over thrombolytic therapy should be evaluated.
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(2002). Conduction disturbances in acute myocardial infarction. In: The ECG in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina. Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol 245. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48202-9_3
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