P Wave Morphology: Difference between revisions

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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


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 [[Miscelaneous#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]].


If the p-wave is enlarged, the atria are enlarged.
If the p-wave is enlarged, the atria are enlarged.