Q: Which pericarditis does not usually presents with classic ST elevations on EKG
Answer: Uremic pericarditis
In Uremic Pericarditis, classic finding of diffuse ST elevations are rare; rather more commonly, non- specific repolarization changes are present. This is due to the relative lack of epicardial electrical injury. Also, pericardial fluid is enriched with oppositely charged uremic molecules which neutralizes the electrical gradient.
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