ST depression only on the initial 12-lead ECG: early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction

Abstract

Aims To compare the diagnostic ability of the 12-lead ECG with body surface mapping for early detection of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with ST depression only on the 12-lead ECG. Methods and Results Fifty-four consecutive patients with chest pain Conclusion Body surface mapping, when compared with the 12-lead ECG, may improve the early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting with chest pain and ST depression only on the 12-lead ECG.