Common errors in ECG diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
A variety of clinical conditions not associated with ischemic heart disease can have ECG features mimicking those of ischemic etiology. Some of these entities are: ventricular hypertrophy, intraventricular conduction defects, pre-excitation syndrome, pericarditis, electrolyte disturbances, etc. This can lead to erroneous diagnosis and uncalled for hazardous treatment. A careful comprehensive evaluation with in depth analysis of the ECG can overcome such errors. We have reviewed some of these conditions and elaborated upon the differentiating features.
Bhatia
Vineet
V
Department of Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, B-22, Sector-62, Noida.
Kaul
Upendra
U
D053840:Brugada Syndrome; D009202:Cardiomyopathies; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006327:Heart Block; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia; D017379:Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular; D008171:Lung Diseases