Which electrocardiogram (EKG) change may be seen in acute PE?
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Correct answer: S1Q3T3 pattern (S in lead I, Q and inverted T in lead III)
The S1Q3T3 pattern is a classic but not always present EKG finding in acute PE indicating right heart strain.
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