The ST segment on an ECG represents the interval between ventricular depolarization and ventricular repolarization.
When ST elevation is present, it is most important to rule out cardiac ischemia or a myocardial infarction. Other causes of ST elevation include:
For ECGs showing the conditions above, visit the link in the references.
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