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==Pulmonary embolism==
==Pulmonary embolism==
[[Image:Pulm_embolism.jpg|thumb|ECG of a patiënt with pulmonary embolism]]
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In case of a [[w:Pulmonary_embolism|pulmonary embolism]] several clinical features may be present:<cite>Rodger</cite>
* Sinustachycardia
* Stress on the right ventricle:
**[[Chamber_Hypertrophy_and_Enlargment#Right_atrial_enlargement|right atrial dilatation]]
**Heartaxis is to the right
**[[RBBB|Right bundlebranchblock]]
* Deep S in I
* Q and negative T in III
* T wave inversion anterior <cite>Ferrari</cite>
 
Pulmonary embolism cannot solely be diagnosed using an ECG, but it may be helpful.


==Chronic pulmonary disease pattern==
==Chronic pulmonary disease pattern==