A 45‑year‑old with suspected acute pericarditis presents with sharp chest pain relieved by sitting forward. Which ECG finding supports the diagnosis?...

Question

A 45‑year‑old with suspected acute pericarditis presents with sharp chest pain relieved by sitting forward. Which ECG finding supports the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Diffuse saddle‑shaped ST elevation

Answer

ST‑segment elevation in inferior leads only

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Deep T‑wave inversion

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ST depression with peaked T waves

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Normal ECG

NICE Chest Pain CG95 MCQ (SBA): Acute Pericarditis