Key result
Right ventricular infarction occurs in ~84% of autopsied hearts, with posterior infarcts involving greater area.
Observational (n=107)
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Autopsy data on RV infarct topography support prognostic hypotheses; leaves open whether size/location should guide management.
Andersn et al. (1987) conducted an observational in Coronary heart disease (n=107). Anterior vs posterior infarction was evaluated on Frequency, size, and topography of right ventricular infarction. Right ventricular infarction was found in 84% of autopsied hearts, with posterior infarcts involving a much larger portion of the right ventricle than anterior infarcts (15% vs 1%).
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