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What ECG leads will you typically see lateral wall myocardial infarction (MI) in? Option 1: Leads II, III, aVF Option 2: Leads V1-V4 Option 3: Leads I, aVL, V5, V6 Option 4: Leads V2-V6

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Lateral wall myocardial infarctions are typically apparent in ECG leads I, aVL, V5, and V6. Looking at these leads can help detect infarcts in the heart's lateral wall.

Step-by-step explanation:

You would typically see a lateral wall myocardial infarction (MI) in the ECG leads I, aVL, V5, and V6. This corresponds to Option 3: Leads I, aVL, V5, V6. These leads look at the lateral or side wall of the left ventricle in the heart. It is essential when interpreting an ECG to compare a recent one to older ECGs to detect subtle changes, as individual variations in heart shape, size, and orientation exist.

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