ECG From Scratch #63: Pulmonary Embolism
Can an ECG diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Not reliably. But it can reveal clues to acute right ventricular overload.
Key findings:
🟨 Sinus tachycardia
🟦 S₁Q₃T₃ pattern
⬛ T-wave inversion in V₁–V₃
🟪 Right axis deviation
⬜ New RBBB
🟥 P pulmonale
⚠️ Remember: S₁Q₃T₃ is neither sensitive nor specific. A normal or nonspecific ECG does NOT exclude PE.
Always integrate ECG findings with clinical probability and appropriate imaging.
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Why does BP drop during hemodialysis?
Is it just excessive ultrafiltration, or is there more to it?
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