A novel parameter for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism: the T-wave peak-to-end interval

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a very common disease that must be diagnosed and treated quickly and accurately to reduce significant morbidity and mortality rates. Acute pulmonary embolism is associated with numerous electrocardiographic (ECG) changes including prolonged QT interval with global T-wave inversion. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the T-wave peak-to-end interval and diagnosis of APE, which has never been investigated in the literature.