Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most serious form of venous thromboembolism. The clinical presentation of PE is variable and often nonspecific making the diagnosis challenging.
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Criteria
✅ Sinus tachycardia (most common).
✅ S1Q3T3 pattern (may be present up to 30% of cases).
✅ Simultaneous T wave inversions in the inferior leads and right precordial leads can be seen.
✅ Right axis deviation.
✅ RBBB (complete or incomplete).
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✅ Sinus tachycardia (most common).
✅ S1Q3T3 pattern (may be present up to 30% of cases).
✅ Simultaneous T wave inversions in the inferior leads and right precordial leads can be seen.
✅ Right axis deviation.
✅ RBBB (complete or incomplete).
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S1Q3T3 means S wave in lead I, Q wave in III and inverted T wave in III.
Clinical suspicion and prompt diagnosis is key in the management of acute PE.
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Clinical suspicion and prompt diagnosis is key in the management of acute PE.
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