Electrodes placed too high or low on the chest by a technician can mimic the electrical pattern of an old infarct.
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Conditions like Left Anterior Fascicular Block (LAFB) can create ECG patterns that resemble an anterior infarct. Electrodes placed too high or low on the
This pattern indicates prior necrosis of the anterior wall (left ventricular septum and/or free wall) likely due to a previous occlusion of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. The absence of acute ischemic changes means there is no current, active myocardial injury from this prior event. Conditions like Left Anterior Fascicular Block (LAFB) can
Anterior infarct, age undetermined.
This is frequently a false positive caused by slightly misplaced EKG leads or normal variations in heart position. 2. Clinical Significance