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. 2010 Feb;18(2):99-102.
doi: 10.1007/BF03091745.

Postural electrocardiographic abnormalities

B M Rahel  1 , H W M Plokker, C A Ascoop
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Postural electrocardiographic abnormalities

B M Rahel et al. Neth Heart J. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

False-positive stress testing is a common problem in daily practice. We present a young male patient with pseudo-ischaemic ST-segment changes due to upright position. (Neth Heart J 2010;18:99-102.).

Keywords: Electrocardiography; Exercise Test; Posture.

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Figure 1
Electrocardiogram four days before stress testing.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Electrocardiogram immediately before stress testing, upright position.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Electrocardiogram during maximal stress testing, 220 Watt.
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Figure 4
Electrocardiogram during recovery.
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