Pericarditis ECG

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Recognition

  • Diffuse concave ST elevation
  • PR depression (specific)
  • PR elevation in aVR
  • No reciprocal changes

Key findings

  • Stage 1: ST↑ + PR↓
  • Stage 2: normalisation
  • Stage 3: T inversion
  • Stage 4: resolution

Clinical importance

  • Differentiate from STEMI — no reciprocal change, concave morphology

Management pearls

  • NSAIDs + colchicine
  • Treat underlying cause
  • Echo for effusion / tamponade
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