Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) findings suggest damage to the posterior wall of the heart muscle, possibly due to a blockage of blood flow.
Used when EKG findings indicate a possible posterior wall MI, often characterized by ST depressions in V1-V3 and tall R waves in the same leads.
"Patient presents with chest pain and shortness of breath. EKG changes consistent with posterior wall myocardial infarction."
This phrase is typically used in a clinical setting when describing EKG findings suggestive of, but not definitively diagnostic of, a posterior MI. Further investigation, such as cardiac enzyme testing, is typically needed to confirm the diagnosis.
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