ALL of the following statement regarding the ECG in acute pericarditis are true except

ALL of the following statement regarding the ECG in acute pericarditis are true except –

A. T wave inversions develop before ST elevation retur to baseline

B. Global ST segment elevation is seen in early pericarditis

C. Sinus tachycardia is a common finding.

D. PR segment depression is present in majority of patients

Correct Answer: T wave inversions develop before ST elevation retur to baseline

Description: Ref: R.Alagappan Manual for Medicine 4th Edition pg no:112 Acute Pericarditis ECG shows * Sinus tachycardia * An elevated, concave upwards S-T segment * Upright, tall, peaked T-waves (earliest change) * No reciprocal changes in the opposite leads.

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