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"S1Q3T3"
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* Q and negative T in III

Revision as of 03:21, 15 December 2010

ECG of a patiënt with pulmonary embolism
Another example of an ECG of a patiënt with pulmonary embolism. Note the tachycardia and right axis.
An example of right ventricular hypertrophy (and right atrial enlargement) in a patient with chronic pulmonary hypertension due to peripheral embolisation.

In case of a pulmonary embolism several clinical features may be present:[1]

"S1Q3T3"

  • Deep S in I
  • Q and negative T in III
  • T wave inversion anterior [2]

Pulmonary embolism cannot solely be diagnosed using an ECG, but it may be helpful.

References

  1. Rodger M, Makropoulos D, Turek M, Quevillon J, Raymond F, Rasuli P, and Wells PS. Diagnostic value of the electrocardiogram in suspected pulmonary embolism. Am J Cardiol. 2000 Oct 1;86(7):807-9, A10. DOI:10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01090-0 | PubMed ID:11018210 | HubMed [Rodger]