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Carotid artery stenosis electrocardiogram
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The EKG may show evidence of an old infarct or myocardial ischemia. The most common cause of death post-CEA is a myocardial infarction.
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
- EKG may show presence of old infarct or ongoing ischemia.
- The most common cause of death post carotid endarterectomy is myocardial infarction.