Uremic pericarditis electrocardiogram
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Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Typical ECG changes of acute pericarditis such as ST and T wave elevations may not be seen in uremic pericarditis. This could be due to non-involvement of myocardium[1].
However, electrical alternans may be seen in presence of cardiac tamponade and other ECG changes related to electrolytes abnormalities due to poor renal function may be noted.
References
References
- ↑ Gunukula SR, Spodick DH (2001). “Pericardial disease in renal patients”. Semin Nephrol. 21 (1): 52–6. PMID 11172559.
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