Key result
Electrocardiogram lead transposition in a patient with myocardial infarction led to a false diagnosis of reinfarction and the inappropriate administration of thrombolytic therapy.
Case Report (n=1)
ECG lead transposition can mimic reinfarction, highlighting the need to verify lead placement when encountering bizarre new ECG changes to prevent inappropriate thrombolytic therapy.
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ECG lead misplacement may cause erroneous thrombolysis in MI; leaves open incidence and verification protocol efficacy.
Chanarin et al. (1990) conducted a case report in Myocardial infarction (n=1). Electrocardiogram lead transposition was evaluated on Misdiagnosis of reinfarction and inappropriate use of thrombolytic therapy. Electrocardiogram lead transposition in a patient with myocardial infarction led to a false diagnosis of reinfarction and the inappropriate administration of thrombolytic therapy.
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