What is the most common ECG finding for pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: Sinus tachycardia
Description: M/C ECG abnormality in pulmonary embolism- Sinus tachycardia M/C symptom is unexplained breathlessness. Screening test - D-dimer test. Most specific finding is S1Q3T3. The classic findings of right hea strain and acute cor pulmonale are tall, peaked P waves in lead II (P pulmonale); right axis detion; right bundle-branch block and S1Q3T3 pattern.
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