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ALL of the following statement regarding the ECG in acute pericarditis are true except -

A

T wave inversions develop before ST elevation retur to baseline

B

Global ST segment elevation is seen in early pericarditis

C

Sinus tachycardia is a common finding.

D

PR segment depression is present in majority of patients

High-Yield Explanation

Ref: R.Alagappan Manual for Medicine 4th Edition pg no:112 Acute Pericarditis ECG shows * Sinus tachycardia * An elevated, concave upwards S-T segment * Upright, tall, peaked T-waves (earliest change) * No reciprocal changes in the opposite leads.

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