Pulmonary embolism presenting with ST segment elevation in inferior leads
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Pulmonary embolism presenting with ST segment elevation in inferior leads

Int J Cardiovasc Acad 2017;3(1):41-44 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcac.2017.02.001
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Abstract

Acute pulmonaryembolismis a formof venous thromboembolism that is widespread and sometimes mortal. The clinical presentation of pulmonary embolismis variable and often nonspecificmaking the diagnosis challenging. In this report, we present a case of pulmonary embolism characterized by ST segment elevation in inferior leads without reciprocal changes in the electrocardiogram.

Keywords: Pulmonary embolism Electrocardiogram Myocardial infarction