A Squeezed Heart: ECG Changes with Pectus Excavatum
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Pectus excavatum (PEx) is the most common congenital anomaly of the chest wall and is seen in association with many chromosomal syndromes and connective tissue disorders. It causes distortion of the physical and electrical orientation of the heart. We present a case with classic ECG changes along with a selected echocardiographic and a CT image.
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