When the ST segment is elevated in pericarditis it appears off the baseline, gradually sloping back down to the next QRS complex.

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In pericarditis, the ST segment elevation is typically concave, not gradually sloping, and often presents in multiple leads on an ECG, returning to the baseline directly before the next QRS complex.

When the ST Segment Is Elevated in Pericarditis It Appears