This article is an answer to ECG Case 189
- Rate: 84/min
- Rhythm:
- Regular
- Sinus Rhythm
- Axis:
- Normal (+70 deg)
- Intervals:
- PR – Prolonged (~220ms)
- QRS – Normal (100ms)
- QT – 300ms (QTc Bazette ~ 320ms)
- Segments:
- ST downward slurring in V3-6, II
- Additional:
- qS in V1
- T wave flattening in II, III, V4-6
- Prominent U waves in V2-3
- Prominent P waves in leads II, III
Interpretation
These ECG changes are consistent with hypokalemia. Also the QT shortening maybe due to hypercalcaemia. This patient’s potassium was 1.1 mmol/L
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