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Massive pulmonary embolism causing large T-wave inversion and QT prolongation

János Tomcsányi, Nóra Turi-Kováts, András Wettstein, Hrisula Arabadzisz

Abstract

We present a case of massive pulmonary embolism where the electrocardiogram (ECG) demonstrated transient T-wave inversion and marked QT-prolongation. The pathomechanism and clinical significance of these changes are discussed.

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