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Re: Acute myocardial infarction - 20-05-2007, 06:28 AM

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We generally follow WHO criteria for the dx of AMI:
1) Typical chest pain or classical symptoms for more than 30 mins
2) ST elevation of at least 0.1 mV in 2 or more concurrent leads on ECG ( for Non STEMI: ST depression and/or T inversion)
3) Increase in cardiac enzyme levels
At least 2 of 3 must present for the diagnosis of acute MI. (WHO criteria)
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