Old Anterior Infarct On Ecg: Meaning

“Old anterior infarct” means you have scar tissue on the front wall of your heart from a previous heart attack that you may or may not have known about.

ECG machines are not perfect. The computer’s “interpretation” is often wrong. Possible false positives: old anterior infarct on ecg meaning

| What it IS | What it is NOT | | :--- | :--- | | Evidence of a healed heart attack on the front wall of your heart. | An active heart attack requiring an ambulance. | | A sign of established coronary artery disease. | A death sentence. Many people live decades with old scars. | | A reason to start (or intensify) preventive treatment. | Something you can ignore if you feel fine. | “Old anterior infarct” means you have scar tissue