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Pericarditis in malignancy electrocardiogram
Introduction
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography
- Characteristic ST elevations with PR depression may be noted in all leads in presence of pericarditis.
- In case of pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade, micro-voltage with electical alternans may be observed which could be due to a swinging motion of the heart in a pool of pericardial fluid.
- Constrictive pericarditis may present with ECG changes consistent with atrial fibrillation.
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