If there is an R wave in V1 or V2, the term PRWP can be used, but not an old anterior wall myocardial infarction. On rare occasions, persistent ST elevation may be seen in V1 and/or V2 indicating ...

An anterior wall myocardial infarction occurs when anterior myocardial tissue usually supplied by the left anterior descending coronary artery suffers injury due to lack of blood supply.

Background Mechanical stress on the heart is commonly considered the sole stimulus explaining the synthesis and release of circulating natriuretic peptides and their derivatives. While one of the most ...