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Two causes in one patient for extremely low voltage on the electrocardiogram
William C Roberts1, Melody Joy Sherwood1, Paul A Grayburn1
1Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Texas.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|April 14, 2017
Summary
Low QRS voltage on electrocardiograms can stem from multiple cardiac conditions. This case highlights pericardial effusion and cardiac amyloidosis as dual causes in a patient with the lowest recorded voltage.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Low QRS voltage on an electrocardiogram (ECG) is a recognized finding with various underlying causes.
- Differential diagnoses for low QRS voltage are extensive and can include pericardial effusion and cardiac amyloidosis.
- Quantifying total 12-lead QRS voltage is crucial for assessing cardiac conditions.