Comment to Classical!
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Exactly. Electrical alternans. Seen easier in some leads compared to others.
The patient had h/o lung cancer and received chemotherapy 3 years ago. His echo showed massive effusion and tamponade.
Presenting Echo:
during tab (bubble study):
after tab and drain:
er EKG after 400 cc of fluid removed is given below (and at the bottom I put the presenting EKG to compare them):
Post Tab
Presenting EKG (alternans):