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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.
'''Characteristics of a normal p wave:'''<cite>Spodick</cite>
'''Characteristics of a normal p wave:'''<cite>Spodick</cite>
*The maximal height of the P wave is 2.5 mm in leads II and / or III
*The maximal height of the P wave is 2.5 mm in leads II and / or III