Acute Pericarditis
FUC Acute pericarditis. Chief Complaints A 16 yr old male with chest pain, raised CK MB, 2D ECHO showing No RWMA, LVEF of 62%.ECG 12 leads showing generalized ST Elevation with concavity upwards . Thyroid profile and rest Test were normal. ECG was repeated after 1 month showing T wave inversion.
T wave inversion is seen in stage 3 of pericarditis Stages of Pericarditis Pericarditis is classically associated with ECG changes that evolve through four stages. Stage 1 – widespread STE and PR depression with reciprocal changes in aVR (occurs during the first two weeks) Stage 2 – normalisation of ST changes; generalised T wave flattening (1 to 3 weeks) Stage 3 – flattened T waves become inverted (3 to many weeks) Stage 4 – ECG returns to normal (several weeks onwards)
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A 77 year old male presented with a six months history of exertional dyspnea and recent onset of chest pain. He denied fevers or weight loss. His vital signs were normal. Physical examination demonstrated dullness on percussion and decreased breath sounds at the bases bilaterally. What is his diagnosis.
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56 yr old lady with no h/o DM, HTN came to OPD complaining of chest pain and ghabrahat off'n' since 1 month. BP was 180/90. Rest normal. What is the line of management.
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28 yr male pt c/o chest pain no any other symptoms
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56 years old male hypertensive on losartan 50 mg presents with palpitations. No other significant history. E CG is ad follows
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an 27 yr old male c/o chest pain since 8 days while breathing (inspiration) plz give ur expert opinion
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