New ECG changes associated with a tension pneumothorax: a case report

Chest. 1999 Jun;115(6):1742-4. doi: 10.1378/chest.115.6.1742.

Abstract

This case report reveals new ECG changes associated with a left tension pneumothorax, specifically, PR-segment elevation in the inferior leads and reciprocal PR-segment depression in the aVR lead. A mechanism of atrial injury and/or ischemia is proposed as the cause, and the ECG changes associated with a left tension pneumothorax are briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Ischemia / etiology
  • Myocardial Ischemia / physiopathology*
  • Pneumothorax / complications
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / physiopathology*
  • Radiography, Thoracic