STEMI

Which special rules apply for the relevance of ST segment elevations in the leads v2 and v3?

More than 0.1 millivolts is required to be considered relevant in leads V2 and V3. For men, the minimum amplitude is 0.25 mV for men under the age of 40, and 0.2 mV for men over the age of 40. For women, a minimum amplitude of 0.15 mV is necessary in V2 and V3, irrespective of age.

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