Key result
Electrocardiographic abnormalities were present in 55% of patients with acute pancreatitis, with sinus tachycardia associated with lower phosphorus (P<0.004) and calcium (P<0.02) levels.
Population
51 consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis and without preexisting heart disease
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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EKG changes in acute pancreatitis may warrant electrolyte assessment; this Level 4 cross-sectional data leaves open causal links and practice implications.
Observational (n=51)
More than half of patients with acute pancreatitis without preexisting heart disease exhibit EKG abnormalities, which may be related to electrolyte alterations such as lower phosphorus and calcium levels.
Rubio‐Tapia et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Acute pancreatitis (n=51). Acute pancreatitis was evaluated on Abnormal EKG. Electrocardiographic abnormalities were present in 55% of patients with acute pancreatitis, with sinus tachycardia associated with lower phosphorus (P<0.004) and calcium (P<0.02) levels.
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