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McConnell’s Sign Is Not Always Pulmonary Embolism : The Importance of Right Ventricular Ischemia

ABSTRACT: McConnell’s sign is a well-established, specific echocardiographic sign for acute pulmonary embolism. Multiple theories have been proposed regarding the mechanism of McConnell’s sign in the context of acute pulmonary embolism. Here, we present 2 patient cases in which McConnell’s sign was seen with right ventricular ischemia without pulmonary embolism. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.) Central Illustration

SUBMITTER: Rafie N

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9270620 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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