Postero-lateral MI: Fully Evolved-KH
Frank G.Yanowitz, M.D.
The "true" posterior MI is recognized by pathologic R waves in leads V1-2. These are the posterior equivalent of pathologic Q waves (seen from the perspective of the anterior leads). Tall T waves in these same leads are the posterior equivalent of inverted T waves in this fully evolved MI. The loss of forces in V6, I, aVL suggest a lateral wall extension of this MI.