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Guillain-Barré syndrome electrocardiogram
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The dysautonomia seen in Guillian Barre syndrome may lead to some conduction and rhythm disturbances. Findings on an ECG suggestive of Guillain Barre syndrome include: ST segment depresion, T wave inversion, QT prolongation and Ttachycardia.
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
- Findings on an ECG suggestive of Guillain Barre syndrome include:[1][2]
- ST segment depresion
- T wave inversion
- QT prolongation
- Tachycardia
References
References
- ↑ Singh NK, Jaiswal AK, Misra S, Srivastava PK (February 1987). “Assessment of autonomic dysfunction in Guillain-Barré syndrome and its prognostic implications”. Acta Neurol. Scand. 75 (2): 101–5. PMID 3577674.
- ↑ Template:Victor, M., 2001. Diseases of spinal cord peripheral nerve and muscle. Principles of Neurology
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