Approximately what percentage of patients with pulmonary embolism have a normal ECG?
a. 10% to 15%
b. 25% to 30%
c. 40% to 60%
d. 70% to 75%
ANS: A
The ECG is frequently abnormal in patients with pulmonary embolism (87% of the time) and normal the rest of the time.
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