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Electrocardiographical case. ST elevation: is this an infarct? Pericarditis.

H C Chew1, S H Lim

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. chinnjing@pacific.net.sg

Singapore Medical Journal
|October 18, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Electrocardiogram (ECG) findings of concave ST segment elevation and PR segment changes are key indicators of pericarditis. These diagnostic ECG patterns aid in identifying this heart inflammation condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Electrocardiography

Background:

  • Pericarditis, inflammation of the pericardium, presents with characteristic symptoms like chest pain and fever.
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a crucial diagnostic tool for evaluating cardiac conditions.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old male presented with fever and chest pain, exhibiting specific ECG abnormalities.
  • A 64-year-old male with uraemic pericarditis showed similar diagnostic ECG patterns.

Findings:

  • The patient's ECG demonstrated concave ST segment elevation unrelated to specific arterial territories.
  • Distinct PR segment elevation in lead aVR and PR segment depression in leads II, V5, and V6 were observed, consistent with pericarditis.

Implications:

  • These ECG findings are highly suggestive of acute pericarditis.

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  • Understanding these electrocardiographical changes aids in the prompt diagnosis and management of pericarditis.
  • The study highlights the utility of ECG in diagnosing pericarditis across different patient demographics and etiologies.