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In case of a [[w:Pulmonary_embolism|pulmonary embolism]] several clinical features may be present:<cite>Rodger</cite> | In case of a [[w:Pulmonary_embolism|pulmonary embolism]] several clinical features may be present:<cite>Rodger</cite> | ||
* [[Sinus Tachycardia]] | * [[Sinus Tachycardia]] | ||
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Pulmonary embolism cannot solely be diagnosed using an ECG, but it may be helpful. | Pulmonary embolism cannot solely be diagnosed using an ECG, but it may be helpful. | ||
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Image:Pulm_embolism.jpg|ECG of a patiënt with pulmonary embolism | |||
Image:pulm_embolism_ecg2.jpg|Another example of an ECG of a patiënt with pulmonary embolism. Note the tachycardia and right axis. | |||
File:E000004.jpg|An example of right ventricular hypertrophy (and right atrial enlargement) in a patient with chronic pulmonary hypertension due to peripheral embolisation. | |||
File:E0003193.png|A 12 lead ECG of a patient with pulmonary embolism | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<biblio> | <biblio> | ||
#Rodger pmid=11018210 | #Rodger pmid=11018210 | ||
</biblio> | </biblio> | ||