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Question 3#

The ECG changes in the figure below:

are seen in:

A. Hypercalcemia
B. Hypocalcemia
C. Atrial septal defect, secundum
D. Atrial septal defect, primum
E. 5. Dextrocardial, mirror image

Correct Answer is B

Comment:

This electrocardiogram shows a sinus rhythm. There is prolongation of the QT interval. The T wave has a fairly normal duration and contour, however. This is an example of hypocalcemia. (Type III congenital long QT syndrome also has this appearance.)