Korean Circ J.  2011 Nov;41(11):692-693. 10.4070/kcj.2011.41.11.692.

Electrocardiographic Changes in a Patient With Pulmonary Embolism and Septic Shock

• Pavlidis A
• Poulimenos LE
• Giannakopoulos AK
• Tsoukas A
• Kallistratos MS
• Manolis AJ

• KMID: 2225082
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2011.41.11.692

Abstract

Various electrocardiography (ECG) abnormalities have been reported in patients who present with pulmonary embolism (PE). Severe sepsis is also associated with ECG changes that may mimic ST elevation myocardial infarction. We report a case of an elderly patient with PE and septic shock associated with striking ECG changes.

Keyword

Pulmonary embolism; Electrocardiogram; Sepsis

MeSH Terms

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Electrocardiography
Humans
Hydrazines
Myocardial Infarction
Pulmonary Embolism
Sepsis
Shock, Septic
Strikes, Employee
Hydrazines

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