[Electrocardiographic aspects simulating acute myocardial infarct in massive pulmonary embolism. Description of 2 cases].
Two cases of massive pulmonary embolism, with elevation of the ST segment in the right precordial leads, are reported. In the presence of this electrocardiographic sign, simulating acute coronary insufficiency involving right ventricle, the diagnosis of acute cor pulmonale should be suspected.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
Aspetti elettrocardiografici simulanti un infarto miocardico acuto in corso di embolia polmonare massiva. Descrizione di due casi.