Diagnostic value of the electrocardiogram in the assessment of prior myocardial infarction.

CONCLUSION: The ECG has a low diagnostic value in the detection of prior MI. However, if the ECG shows no signs of prior MI, the absence of MI is likely. This study confirms that a history of MI should not be based solely on an ECG.
PMID: 33197002 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - November 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lobeek M, Badings E, Lenssen M, Uijlings R, Koster K, van 't Riet E, Martens FMAC Tags: Neth Heart J Source Type: research