EKG ST Segment Depression

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EKG ST Segment Depression Definition

The normal ST segment of the EKG tracing begins at the isoelectric line, is typically isoelectric (flat), extending from the end of the S wave and curving gradually upward to the beginning of the T wave. Causes of ST segment depression include myocardial ischemia, digoxin effect, ventricular hypertrophy, acute posterior myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolus, left bundle branch block.

EKG ST Segment Depression Synonyms

EKG ST Segment Depression, DEPRESSION, ST SEGMENT, ST SEGMENT DEPRESSION, ST Segment Depression

Terms in EKG ST Segment Depression category

EKG Maximum ST Depression
EKG Mean ST Depression
EKG Minimum ST Depression