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Tamponade may be associated with [[ST segment]] changes on the [[electrocardiogram]] <ref>Dolan, B., Holt, L. (2000). Accident & Emergency: Theory into practice. London: Bailliere Tindall ISBN 978-0702022395 </ref>. Given the insulating properties of the fluid, there may also be low voltage [[QRS complex]]es <ref>Longmore, M., Wilkinson, I.B., Rajagopalan, S. (2004) (6th Ed.). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press ISBN 9780198568377 </ref>. In some cases, [[electrical alternans]] will be present in which case the height of the [[QRS]] varies from beat to beat. [[Tachycardia]] will likely be present as well. | Tamponade may be associated with [[ST segment]] changes on the [[electrocardiogram]] <ref>Dolan, B., Holt, L. (2000). Accident & Emergency: Theory into practice. London: Bailliere Tindall ISBN 978-0702022395 </ref>. Given the insulating properties of the fluid, there may also be low voltage [[QRS complex]]es <ref>Longmore, M., Wilkinson, I.B., Rajagopalan, S. (2004) (6th Ed.). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press ISBN 9780198568377 </ref>. In some cases, [[electrical alternans]] will be present in which case the height of the [[QRS]] varies from beat to beat. [[Tachycardia]] will likely be present as well. | ||
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Electrocardiogram
Tamponade may be associated with ST segment changes on the electrocardiogram [1]. Given the insulating properties of the fluid, there may also be low voltage QRS complexes [2]. In some cases, electrical alternans will be present in which case the height of the QRS varies from beat to beat. Tachycardia will likely be present as well.
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Cardiac Tamponade with low voltage QRS complex and Electrical Alternans
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12 lead EKG shows Cardiac Tamponade with Electrical Alternans
