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An EKG technician observes ST segment depression and T wave inversion in multiple leads on a patient's EKG tracing. Which of the following should the technician suspect?

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St depression and new T wave inversion are usually signs of cardiac ischemia. This is caused by a partially blocked coronary artery (as opposed to a fully blocked coronary artery, which would usually cause ST elevation)
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