Ekg Findings Mimicking Left Main Coronary Disease in a Patient With Acute Massive Pulmonary Embolism

Amini, Reza; Jyothidasan, Amudhan; Poommipanit, Paul; Kapoor, Deepak A.

doi:10.1016/s0735-1097(14)60699-9

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“…In contrast to the global hypokinesis seen in PAH patients with RV failure, PE patients may exhibit sparing of the RV apex with hypokinesis of the RV free wall and base; a finding termed the “McConnell sign.” The McConnell sign has been shown to have a specificity of 94% and sensitivity of 77% for diagnosing PE 56) echocardiographic examination can help in suggesting the presence of preexisting cardiopulmonary disease, such as chronic PAH. 57) …”

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Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Focus on the Clinical Picture

Morrone

2018

Korean Circ J

104

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Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is characterized by numerous clinical manifestations which are the result of a complex interplay between different organs; the symptoms are therefore various and part of a complex clinical picture. For this reason, it may not be easy to make an immediate diagnosis. This is a comprehensive review of the literature on all the various clinical pictures in order to help physicians to promptly recognize this clinical condition, remembering that our leading role as cardiologists depends on and is influenced by our knowledge and working methods.

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