Cardiac tamponade electrocardiogram

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.

Cardiac Tamponade with low voltage QRS complex and Electrical Alternans
12 lead EKG shows Cardiac Tamponade with Electrical Alternans

References

↑ Dolan, B., Holt, L. (2000). Accident & Emergency: Theory into practice. London: Bailliere Tindall ISBN 978-0702022395
↑ Longmore, M., Wilkinson, I.B., Rajagopalan, S. (2004) (6th Ed.). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press ISBN 9780198568377

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[1] Dolan, B., Holt, L. (2000). Accident & Emergency: Theory into practice. London: Bailliere Tindall ISBN 978-0702022395

[2] Longmore, M., Wilkinson, I.B., Rajagopalan, S. (2004) (6th Ed.). Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine. Oxford: Oxford University Press ISBN 9780198568377

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Cardiac tamponade electrocardiogram

Electrocardiogram

References

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