Abstract
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an irreplaceable diagnostic test in the evaluation of suspected myocardial injury. While children with structurally normal hearts are far less likely than adults to have acute coronary syndromes or true ischemic injury, it is not unusual for a child to present with chest pain in a setting that cardiac ischemia needs to be ruled out. Along with a careful history and exam, the ECG is an essential part of the workup for a child with acute chest pain. In otherwise healthy children without a history of congenital heart disease or cardiomyopathy, cardiac ischemia is exceedingly rare. This chapter provides a valuable guide for detecting cardiac ischemia, injury, and infarction in the pediatric population.
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Mohan, S., Bonney, W. (2016). Cardiac Ischemia, Injury, and Infarction. In: Abdulla, Ri., Bonney, W., Khalid, O., Awad, S. (eds) Pediatric Electrocardiography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26258-1_8
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