ST Segment Monitoring for Ischemia Has Gained Increasing Importance with the Advent

question 9

Multiple Choice

ST segment monitoring for ischemia has gained increasing importance with the advent of thrombolytic therapy.The most accurate method for monitoring the existence of true ischemic changes is

• A) T-wave inversion in leads overlying the ischemia.
• B) ST segment depression in leads overlying the ischemia.
• C) adjusting the gain control on bedside monitoring for best visualization.
• D) 12-lead ECG for confirmation.

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