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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):

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