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ST Segment Elevation Explained Video
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Criteria for ST-segment elevation from the baseline include:
- Determining the baseline.
- Finding the ST segment.
- Evaluating the J point where QRS ends and the beginning of the ST segment.
- Add 0.04 segment to the J point and determine at that point if the ST segment is above the baseline.
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