Arterial segment | Arterial branch | Perfused region | ECG effects of ischemia |
---|---|---|---|
Proximal segment | SA nodal branch | SA node | Sinus bradycardia |
Right atrial branch | Atrial free wall | Atrial infarct pattern, atrial fibrillation | |
Middle segment | Lateral RV branches | Lateral RV free wall | ST segment elevation; later, abnormal Q waves in leads V3R through V6R |
Marginal RV branch | Inferior (posterior) RV free wall | ||
Distal segment | AV nodal branch | AV node | AV block |
Posterior descending segment | Posterior lateral LV branches Posterior descending artery | Posterior left ventricle Inferior septum, inferior LV free wall | ST segment elevation; later, abnormal Q waves in leads II, III and aVF |