Mnemonics- Depressed ST-segment causes

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  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Reciprocal ST- depression (in I/W AMI)
  • Myocardial ischemia, MVP
  • Unstable angina
  • Shock, Subendocardial infarct
  • LV Enlargement with strain, Low potassium(hypokalemia), Lung embolism
  • Intracranial haemorrhage
  • Medication; digitalis, quinidine toxicity

Another mnemonic to help remember the causes of ST depression in ECG is

ST DEPRESSED.

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