The ST elevation is widespread, concave upward (like a smile), and accompanied by prominent J-points and tall, broad T-waves.
The patient is reassured, and unnecessary cardiac catheterization is avoided. The book emphasizes that "recognition of normal and abnormal patterns is only the starting point". Why This Story Helps (And How Goldberger's Book Helps): Goldberger’s Clinical Electrocardiography: A Si...
A 20-year-old healthy athlete presents to the emergency department after a routine pre-participation physical shows "abnormal ST-segment elevation" in the precordial leads ( The ST elevation is widespread, concave upward (like
A helpful, illustrative story often highlighted in revolves around differentiating a benign pattern from a life-threatening one, demonstrating how the book breaks down complex ECGs into manageable, clinical decisions. The Story: The Young Athlete's "Scary" ECG The ST elevation is widespread