A (or lateral wall myocardial infarction) refers to heart muscle damage occurring on the side wall of the left ventricle. It is often diagnosed via an electrocardiogram (ECG) showing specific changes in the lateral leads. Key Characteristics
This artery branches off the left main coronary artery and travels around the left side of the heart. Blockages in the LCx or its obtuse marginal (OM) branches are the most common cause of lateral infarcts. lateral infarct