Sgarbossa Criteria (STEMI in LBBB)

Ischaemia

Recognition

  • Concordant ST ↑ ≥1 mm in leads with positive QRS (5 pts)
  • Concordant ST ↓ ≥1 mm in V1–V3 (3 pts)
  • Discordant ST ↑ ≥5 mm in leads with negative QRS (2 pts)

Key findings

  • Score ≥3 highly specific for STEMI in LBBB/paced rhythm
  • Modified Smith: ST/S ratio ≤ –0.25 more sensitive

Clinical importance

  • Allows identification of STEMI despite baseline LBBB

Management pearls

  • If Sgarbossa positive + symptoms → PPCI/fibrinolysis
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