Complications of Inferior Wall STEMI

Very Hard Physiological Adaptation Pathophysiology

A 65-year-old man presents to the emergency department with acute chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. His medical history includes hypertension and hyperlipidemia. An ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF, indicating inferior wall ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). According to pathophysiological principles, which of the following statements regarding the complications of inferior wall STEMI are accurate? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Inferior wall STEMI can lead to right ventricular failure.

The likelihood of developing ventricular septal rupture is increased.

Patients are at risk for bradyarrhythmias due to increased vagal tone.

Inferior wall STEMI is often associated with papillary muscle rupture leading to acute mitral regurgitation.

Reperfusion therapy is less effective in patients with inferior wall STEMI.

Patients may also experience complications due to right coronary artery occlusion.

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