All of the following statements regarding the ECG changes in acute pericarditis are true, except:

A. Sinus tachycardia is a common finding

B. PR segment depression is present in majority of patients

C. Global ST segment elevation is seen in early pericarditis

D. T wave inversions develop before ST elevation return to baseline

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

Description: In acute pericarditis, T wave inversion occur only after the ST segment return to the baseline level. Ref: Practical ECG Interpretation: Clues to Hea Disease in Young Adults By George Stouffer, Page 124

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