Overview :
The electrocardiogram (ECG) shows a series
of changes during the progression of acute pericarditis.
PR
Segment |
ST
Segment |
T
Wave |
Stage |
depressed |
elevated |
upright |
1 |
isoelectric |
isoelectric |
flat |
2 |
isoelectric |
isoelectric |
inverted |
3 |
isoelectric |
isoelectric |
upright |
4 |
where:
In Figure 7 (Hatem et al, 2001) the changes
during Stage 1 are best seen in aVL, V4-V6.
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Hatem CJ,
Arky RA et al (editors). MKSAP 12: Cardiovascular Medicine.
American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal
Medicine. 2001. (Table 22 and Figure 7, page 51).
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