Autopsy analysis reveals that posterior transmural MIs are associated with more widespread severe coronary narrowing, whereas anterior MIs result in larger myocardial scars and more frequent septal involvement.
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Does not support changes in clinical practice; leaves open whether location-specific coronary and scar patterns predict outcomes or guide therapy.
Cabin et al. (1982) studied this question.
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