Is An Anterior — Infarct Serious

An anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) results from acute occlusion of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) —often called the widow-maker artery. The LAD perfuses a substantial portion of the left ventricle (LV): the entire anterior wall, the anteroseptal wall, the apex, and often parts of the lateral wall.

If you or a patient ever asks “how serious is an anterior infarct?” the honest answer is: is an anterior infarct serious