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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://ekgumem.tumblr.com/post/19233090476/what-are-de-winter-t-waves-episode What are “de Winter T-waves”?] | *[http://ekgumem.tumblr.com/post/19233090476/what-are-de-winter-t-waves-episode What are “de Winter T-waves”?] | ||
*[https://litfl.com/de-winter-t-wave-ecg-library/ LITFL - De Winter T Wave] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:03, 1 July 2021
Background
- First identified in 2008 by Dr. DeWinter - characteristic pattern in 30 of his 1532-patient database of anterior MI[1]
- 2% of proximal LAD occlusions will have this presentation
- Represents an acute proximal occlusion (unlike Wellen's sign which represents a subacute process)
- Proposed STEMI-equivalent[2]
Clinical Features
- Precordial ST-segment depression at the J-point, 1-3 mm
- Tall, peaked, symmetric T waves in the precordial leads
- Lead aVR shows slight ST-segment elevation in most cases
Differential Diagnosis
Peaked T-waves
- MI (hyperacute T waves)
- Hyperkalemia
- Benign Early Repolarization
- De Winter's T waves (acute LAD occlusion)
Evaluation
Management
- Rapid recognition of pattern
- Cath lab activation (education of consultants may be necessary due to unfamiliarity)
Disposition
- Admit
See Also
- Acute coronary syndrome (main)
- ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
- Wellens' syndrome
- STEMI equivalents
- T wave changes