A 34-year-old man presents with sharp central chest pain that is worse on inspiration and lying flat, and improves when he sits forward. He had a flu-...

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A 34-year-old man presents with sharp central chest pain that is worse on inspiration and lying flat, and improves when he sits forward. He had a flu-like illness 1 week ago. On examination there is a pericardial friction rub. Which ECG pattern is most characteristic of his condition?

Accepted Answer

Widespread concave ST elevation with PR segment depression in many leads

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Localised ST elevation in leads II, III and aVF with reciprocal ST depression in V1-V3

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Deep symmetrical T wave inversion in V2-V4 only

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Complete heart block with broad QRS escape rhythm

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Normal ECG

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Acute pericarditis

A 34-year-old man presents with sharp central chest pain that is worse on inspiration and lying flat, and improves when he sits forward. He had a flu-like illness 1 week ago. On examination there is a pericardial friction rub. Which ECG pattern is most characteristic of his condition?