ECG in penetrating cardiac injury

[Sa'ad Lahri]

Hi all

How sensitive and specific is the ECG in picking up penetrating cardiac
injury for stabs to the precordium

We have all heard of J waves and ST segement changes but does anyone have
any stats or know what the evidence says

Regards
Sa'ad


Dr Sa'ad Lahri
Emergency Medicine Registrar
UCT/US
Cape Town
South Africa





Dr Sa'ad Lahri
Emergency Medicine Registrar
UCT/US
Cape Town
South Africa
Tel: +27826642421


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