"Pseudo reinfarction": a consequence of electrocardiogram lead transposition following myocardial infarction

Clin Cardiol. 1990 Sep;13(9):668-9. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960130916.

Abstract

Unexpected or bizarre new electrocardiographic changes should alert the physician to the possibility of lead transposition and, if in doubt, the electrocardiogram should be repeated. The classic form of limb lead transposition leading to the appearance of dextrocardia is well recognized. We report a patient with myocardial infarction where lead transposition led to a diagnosis of reinfarction and to the inappropriate use of thrombolytic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Electrocardiography* / instrumentation
  • Electrodes
  • Equipment Failure
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*
  • Recurrence
  • Thrombolytic Therapy