ECG Quiz – Cardiology MCQ

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ECG finding is suggestive of:
a) Myocardial infarction
b) Dilated cardiomyopathy
c) Pericardial effusion
d) None of the above
Correct answer: c) Pericardial effusion
ECG shows electrical alternans in pericardial effusion. Electrical alternans in pericardial effusion is due to swinging of the heart within the fluid filled pericardial cavity. QRS amplitude is larger when the heart is in the direction of the ECG lead axis and shorter when the heart is away. Read more…

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Source: Cardiophile MD - November 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis, MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance ECG / Electrophysiology Source Type: blogs