Electrocardiographic changes in a patient with pulmonary embolism and septic shock

Korean Circ J. 2011 Nov;41(11):692-3. doi: 10.4070/kcj.2011.41.11.692. Epub 2011 Nov 29.

Abstract

Various electrocardiography (ECG) abnormalities have been reported in patients who present with pulmonary embolism (PE). Severe sepsis is also associated with ECG changes that may mimic ST elevation myocardial infarction. We report a case of an elderly patient with PE and septic shock associated with striking ECG changes.

Keywords: Electrocardiogram; Pulmonary embolism; Sepsis.