prognosis: Acute Pericarditis Flashcards
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although acute pericarditis can be caused my many manifestations. it is important to REMEMBER THAT IT CAN BE SECONDARY TO __________ and ________.
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Acute coronary syndrome and aortic dissection
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what are the EKG findings for acute pericarditis? why is this so significant?
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PR segment depression
ST segment DIFFUSE elevation, both of which suggest acute pericatiditis
*** NOTE THAT PR SEGMENT DEPRESSION IS ALMOST PATHOGONOMIC FOR ACUTE PERICARDITIS in that the only other cause is ATRIAL ISCHEMIA, which is very rare
