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ST\u2010segment in III + VF isoelectric or elevated, presents SE of 44% and SP of 100% for LAD occlusion distal to D1. Subsequent analysis of the equation \u2211 of ST\u2010deviation in VR + V<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> \u2212 V<jats:sub>6<\/jats:sub> &lt; 0, allows us to predict occlusion distal to first septal artery (S1) with 100% SP. On the other hand, any ST\u2010depression in III + VF &gt; 0.5 mm + \u2211 of ST\u2010deviation in VR + V<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> \u2212 V<jats:sub>6<\/jats:sub> \u2265 0 identifies a high\u2010risk group (lower ejection fraction, worse Killip findings, higher peak of CPK and CK\u2010MB, and major adverse cardiac events [MACE]: death, reinfarction, recurrent angina, persistent left ventricular failure, or sustained ventricular arrhythmia during hospitalization).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>This sequential ECG algorithm based on ST\u2010segment deviations in different leads allowed us to predict the location of occlusion in LAD with good accuracy. Cases with proximal LAD occlusion present the most markers of poor prognosis. We recommend the use of the algorithm in everyday clinical practice. 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