[Very Cool] Mnemonic : Depressed ST-segment Causes

ST depression occurs when the J point is shifted below baseline. Just with ST elevation, not all ST depression signals myocardial ischemia or an acute syndrome.

How To Remember The Depressed ST-segment Causes ?

Depressed ST-segment Causes

• Drooping valve (MVP)
• Enlargement of LV with strain
• Potassium loss (hypokalemia)
• Reciprocal ST- depression (in I/W AMI)
• Embolism in lungs (pulmonary embolism)
• Subendocardial ischemia
• Subendocardial infarct
• Encephalon haemorrhage (intracranial haemorrhage)
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Shock
• Toxicity of digitalis, quinidine

Mnemonic: “DEPRESSED ST“

Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Depressed ST-segment Causes

Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.