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Congenital long QT syndrome is autosomal dominant, although a long QT interval can also be acquired due to certain drugs e.g. antibiotics like erythromycin.
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Long QT interval
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This is a feature of 1st-degree heart block whereby electrical activity is prolonged through the AV node.
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c
PR interval >200ms
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Delta waves appear as an upstroke QRS complex and are a feature of WPW syndrome. A short PR interval (<120ms) and broad QRS complexes may also be seen.
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Delta waves
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Inflammation of the pericardium can occur for many reasons including infection, malignancy and drug side effects. A classic presentation is pleuritic chest pain that is worse when lying flat and on ECG a saddle-shaped ST elevation would be seen alongside PR depression.
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Saddle-shaped ST elevation
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This is a feature of hyperkalaemia. Sinus bradycardia and conduction blocks may also be present.
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Tall Tented T waves
Concept
Chapter
2693
3708
Pericarditis
Topic
134
Cardiology
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A 59-year-old patient presents to A&E with severe chest pain. He reports the pain is worse lying down and when he breathes in. He had a cold last week.

Which of the following would be the most likely finding on ECG?
a