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Boerhaave syndrome electrocardiogram
Introduction
Overview
Overview
EKG may be indicated to assess for myocardial ischemia due to acute gastrointestinal bleeding, especially if there is co-existing cardiovascular disease, significant anemia, or advanced age.
EKG
EKG
- EKG may be indicated to assess for myocardial ischemia due to acute gastrointestinal bleeding, especially if there is coexisting:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Significant anemia
- Advanced age
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2], Ajay Gade MD[3]], Feham Tariq, MD [4], Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[5]