What is it about?
This minireview draws the attention of physicians confronted with cardiac emergencies to some specifc ECG pathomorphologies in acute coronary syndrome and pulmonary embolism, as well as to malignant arrhythmias in hyperkalemia, drug-induced QTc prolongation, WPW, and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. consequences)
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Why is it important?
Not recognizing the risk of patients with such ECG pathomorphologies can have serious consequences for the patient (severe morbidity and mortality) and the doctor (liability claims).
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This paper is a summary of many interesting ECG presentations in a long experience in acute cardiac care.
Gian Flury
Medizinische Klinik Ospidal Gesundheitszentrums Unterengadin
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This page is a summary of: Das «gefährliche» EKG, Praxis, January 2019, Hogrefe Publishing Group,
DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a003155.
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