title: The electrocardiographic manifestations of pulmonary embolism.
abstract: The electrocardiographic manifestations of pulmonary embolism include rhythm and condition disturbances and changes in the P wave, QRS complex, or T wave. Since these abnormalities are highly variable and frequently transient, they lack the sensitivity necessary to establish the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. The electrocardiogram may rise the suspicion of pulmonary embolism, but other diagnostic tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore 21201.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Panos
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Barish
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Whye
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Groleau
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000503:physiopathology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology