Anterior ST-segment elevation with right coronary artery occlusion: a unique case of isolated right ventricular infarction

Angiology. 2008 Oct-Nov;59(5):622-4. doi: 10.1177/0003319707305464. Epub 2008 Apr 2.

Abstract

Anterior ST-segment elevation is the classic electrocardiographic feature of anterior left ventricular myocardial infarction due to occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. However, anterior ST-segment elevation has also been described in patients with right coronary artery occlusion, in whom concomitant inferior ST-segment elevation is also typically present. A case of proximal right coronary artery occlusion resulting in anterior ST-segment elevation without inferior ST-segment elevation is reported in this article. It is hypothesized that the inferior left ventricular wall was protected by left-to-right collaterals, as seen on coronary angiography, with resultant isolated right ventricular infarction upon proximal right coronary artery occlusion. In conclusion, this report presents a unique case of an isolated right ventricular infarction resulting in an electrocardiographic pattern mimicking anterior-wall left ventricular infarction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Occlusion / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Occlusion / physiopathology*
  • Coronary Occlusion / therapy
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Thrombosis / physiopathology
  • Coronary Thrombosis / therapy
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy
  • Stents
  • Thrombectomy