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Answer for: November 9th
Sinus rhythm. Heart rate 135. QRS axis +160
PR 120ms. QRS 60ms. QT/QTc 280/420
Right atrial hypertrophy, probable Left atrial hypertrophy
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Deep q wave V5-6 suggests LVH
Abnormal repolarization with ST elevation in inferolateral leads indicating myocardial compromise.

Comment: November 9th 2006
This young infant has a large cerebral AVM resulting in biventricular overload and cardiac failure.


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