MyEClinic Health Dictionary Find a Doctor 🇬🇧 ▼ 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇪🇪 Conditions » Shock electrocardiogramShock electrocardiogram Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] OverviewOverview ECG is a crucial part in the initial approach to patients with cardiogenic shock. ECG FindingsECG Findings ST segment elevation or depression, pathologic Q waves, hyperacute or negative T waves Myocardial infarction or ischemia Sinus tachycardia with S1Q3T3 pattern Acute pulmonary embolism Low QRS voltage with electrical alternans Cardiac tamponade QS deflections in precordial leads with right axis deviation and low QRS voltage Pneumothorax Bradyarrhythmias or tachyarrhythmias ReferencesReferences Looking for the patient version?Back to the patient-friendly article Imprint Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions © 2026 MyEClinic – IFTM Institut für Telematik in der Medizin GmbH
Conditions » Shock electrocardiogramShock electrocardiogram Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] OverviewOverview ECG is a crucial part in the initial approach to patients with cardiogenic shock. ECG FindingsECG Findings ST segment elevation or depression, pathologic Q waves, hyperacute or negative T waves Myocardial infarction or ischemia Sinus tachycardia with S1Q3T3 pattern Acute pulmonary embolism Low QRS voltage with electrical alternans Cardiac tamponade QS deflections in precordial leads with right axis deviation and low QRS voltage Pneumothorax Bradyarrhythmias or tachyarrhythmias ReferencesReferences Looking for the patient version?Back to the patient-friendly article