Diaphoresis in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 70yo Man | Cardiology | SMLE Q#11313
SMLE Question #11313
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Objective: OBJ-163
Last updated: February 2026
A 70-year-old man presents 4 hours after sudden onset of severe crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the neck and left arm. The pain began at rest, is constant, and is associated with diaphoresis and anxiety. His ECG shows ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF with reciprocal ST depression in leads I and aVL. Which area of the myocardium is most likely affected in this patient?
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