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Overview

The McConnell sign is defined by the presence of akinesia of the mid-free wall but normal apical motion of the right ventricle on echocardiography. The sensitivity and specificity of the McConnell sign for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism are 77% and 94% respectively.

McConnell Sign

Shown below is an echocardiogram that demonstrates McConnell sign. {{#ev:youtube|Tklaxe-kPrk}}