Blog categorized as ECG Case Studies
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Pericardial Effusion ECG Case: Low Voltage Misdiagnosed as Pulmonary Embolism “Small, Yet Dangerous"
Case Presentation:
A 52-year-old male with metastatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy presented to the Emergency Department with:
● Acute chest pain
● Shortness of breath
Vital signs:
● Respiratory Rate: 26
● O₂ Saturation: 94% (on room air)
● Blood Pressure: 100/65 mmHg
●...