Wellens syndrome - electrocardiographic syndrome of high risk of sudden death

• D.A. Gabidullova
• M.V. Buentsova
• Khokhlunov S.M.
• Duplyakov Dmitriy V.

AbstractWellens syndrome (WS) can be considered as a variant of acute coronary syndrome without ST-segment elevation, anatomic substrate of which is critical lesion of anterior interventricular artery with increased risk of transformation into extensive anterior myocardial infarction. WS correct and timely diagnosis requires urgent coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention to prevent risk of myocardial infarction.

Keywords:wellens syndrome, acute coronary syndrome, electrocardiography, coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention

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