Lateral Infarct |verified| -

: Typically results from a blockage in the Left Circumflex (LCx) artery or the diagonal branch of the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery.

A lateral infarct, also known as a lateral myocardial infarction, is a type of heart attack that occurs when the blood flow to the lateral wall of the heart is blocked. The lateral wall of the heart is supplied by the left circumflex artery (LCx) and its branches. lateral infarct

Specifically, the diagonal branches of the LAD supply the "high lateral" portion of the heart wall. Recognizing a Lateral Infarct on an ECG : Typically results from a blockage in the