B) Sinus tachycardia
Electrocardiogram is usually abnormal in pediatric myocarditis, but unfortunately, the most common abnormality is sinus tachycardia, which is very nonspecific. Other findings include ST elevation / depression, T wave inversions, Q waves, diffuse low voltage, and dysrhythmias such as SVT, ventricular tachycardia, or conduction abnormalities. However, no finding is pathognomonic.
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January 8, 2020 at 11:44 am
B) Sinus tachycardia
Electrocardiogram is usually abnormal in pediatric myocarditis, but unfortunately, the most common abnormality is sinus tachycardia, which is very nonspecific. Other findings include ST elevation / depression, T wave inversions, Q waves, diffuse low voltage, and dysrhythmias such as SVT, ventricular tachycardia, or conduction abnormalities. However, no finding is pathognomonic.