Carrillo-Esper R, Zepeda-Mendoza AD, Carrillo-Córdova JR, Carrillo-Córdova CA

Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 40-42
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ABSTRACT

In 1935, McGinn and White described the electrocardiographic image of deep S Q and inverted T. The McGinn and White image is not frequent and can be seen in 7-19% pulmonary embolism cases. A 70-year-old woman with ovarian adenocarcinoma is admitted, S3 auscultation showed no gallop and Chavez pulmonary complex. The electrocardiogram showed sinusal tachycardia, S1/ Q3/T3 pattern, diffuse alterations in the repolarization and hypokinesia of right cavities, Doppler ultrasound showed clots in deep venous system and electrocardiogram dilation.

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