| Complication | Timing | Key finding | |--------------|--------|--------------| | | Days to weeks | Akinetic apex → TEE/TTE, anticoagulate | | LV aneurysm | Weeks | Persistent ST elevation, dyskinetic wall | | Heart failure / Cardiogenic shock | Early | Reduced LVEF (<40%), needs inotropes/MCS | | Ventricular septal rupture | 3–7 days | Harsh holosystolic murmur, step-up in O2 saturation | | Papillary muscle rupture | 2–7 days | New MR murmur (apical, radiating to axilla) | | Pericarditis | Days to weeks | Friction rub, diffuse ST changes, pain worse supine |
An occurs when this LAD artery becomes blocked. Because the LAD supplies the front (anterior) wall of the heart—the part that does the heavy lifting of pumping blood out to the body—a blockage here compromises a significant amount of heart muscle. anterior wall mi
The most common symptom of an anterior wall MI is (angina), often described as a heavy, squeezing, or crushing sensation behind the sternum. Key physical signs include: | Complication | Timing | Key finding |
Indicates the lateral wall is involved (often called an anterolateral MI). Key physical signs include: Indicates the lateral wall
While "crushing chest pain" is the classic symptom, an Anterior Wall MI can present with a variety of signs. Recognizing these early can save a life.