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Microbiology All India exam c311d32a

This is seen due to

A
Hypokalemia
B
Hypercalcemia
C
Digoxin
D
Beta blockers
High-Yield Explanation
In a patient taking digoxin. The ST-T complexes here are 'scooping' - consistent with a digitalis 'effect'. In the digitalis effect, the ST segments are often likened to a 'reverse tick' or to the shape of Dali's moustache The impoant learning point here is that the digitalis 'effect' does not necessarily mean toxicity. These ECG features can often be seen when digoxin levels are within the therapeutic range.

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