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The '''P wave morphology''' can reveal right or left atrial stretch or atrial arrhythmias and is best determined in leads II and V1 during sinus rhythm. | The '''P wave morphology''' can reveal right or left atrial stretch or atrial arrhythmias and is best determined in leads II and V1 during sinus rhythm. | ||
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*The p wave duration is usually shorter than 0.12 seconds | *The p wave duration is usually shorter than 0.12 seconds | ||
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==The abnormal P wave== | |||
Elevation or depression of the [[PTa segment]] (the part between the p wave and the beginning of the QRS complex) can result from [[Ischemia#Atrial infarction|Atrial infarction]] or [[Clinical Disorders#Pericarditis|pericarditis]]. | Elevation or depression of the [[PTa segment]] (the part between the p wave and the beginning of the QRS complex) can result from [[Ischemia#Atrial infarction|Atrial infarction]] or [[Clinical Disorders#Pericarditis|pericarditis]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:57, 30 May 2009
| «Step 4:Heart axis | Step 6: QRS morphology» |
| Author(s) | J.S.S.G. de Jong, MD, A. Bouhiouf, Msc | |
| Moderator | J.S.S.G. de Jong, MD | |
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| some notes about authorship | ||
The P wave morphology can reveal right or left atrial stretch or atrial arrhythmias and is best determined in leads II and V1 during sinus rhythm.
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The abnormal P wave
Elevation or depression of the PTa segment (the part between the p wave and the beginning of the QRS complex) can result from Atrial infarction or pericarditis.
If the p-wave is enlarged, the atria are enlarged.
If the P wave is inverted, it is most likely an ectopic atrial rhythm not originating from the sinus node.
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Examples
An example of normal sinus rhythm.
Another example of normal sinus rhythm.
