Differential Diagnosis of ST Elevation Patterns

By Dr. Abdolghader Pakniyat, peer reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Berdouk ST-segment elevation is an ECG finding—not a diagnosis. The ST elevation differential diagnosis includes acute coronary occlusion, electrolyte disorders, conduction abnormalities, inflammatory disease and other ECG patterns. This guide uses the ELEVATIONS mnemonic and a practical emergency department approach to identify important clues without delaying […]