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IICP is associated with certain characteristic ECG changes :

  • Widespread giant T inversions = Cerebral T waves
  • QT prolongation
  • Bradycardia (Cushing reflex – indicates imminent brainstem herniation

- Massive ICH
- Severe IICP
- Grave prognosis 

 

CNS catastrophe, especially hemorrhagic stroke
They are unusual in a small ischemic stroke.

spiked helmet sign
 

Other possible ECG changes that may be seen :

  • STE / STD - may mimic myocardial ischaemia or pericarditis.
  • Increased U wave amplitude.
  • Other rhythm disturbances :
    sinus tachycardia, junctional rhythms, PVC, Af

 

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http://hqmeded-ecg.blogspot.tw/2015/09/central-nervous-system-t-waves.html

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