PERICARDITIS:

 

 

Inflammation of the lining around the heart (pericardium).

•ECG characteristics:

•Four (4) Stages on the Electrocardiogram:

1. Diffuse ST segment elevation; possible PR segment depression.

2. Normalization of the ST and PR segment changes above.

3. Diffuse, isolated, symmetrical T wave inversion.

4. Normalization of the T wave changes above.