Question: can ecg detect pulmonary embolism?
Answer: 1 This electrocardiogram (ECG) finding is present in 15% to 25% of patients ultimately diagnosed with pulmonary emboli (PE). 2 Any cause of acute cor pulmonale can result in the S1Q3T3 findings on ECG, including PE, acute bronchospasms, pneumothorax, and other acute lung disorders.