Pulmonary pressures and ecg patterns

Conclusion: Obtaining a 12 lead ECG is an important aspect of our pre-hospital and in-hospital setting evaluation of both cardiac and respiratory patients, as increased pulmonary pressure changes can dramatically alter cardiac function with or without prior cardiac history.

http://ems12lead.com/2014/01/pulmonary-pressures-and-ecg-patterns/

Source: EMS 12-Lead - January 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ivan Rios Tags: Atrial Fibrillation COPD mat 12-Lead ECG multifocal atrial tachycardia Pulmonary Hypertension RBBB RVH Source Type: research