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[[Image:pta_changes.svg|thumb|The PTa segment can be used to diagnose pericarditis or atrial infarction.]] | [[Image:pta_changes.svg|thumb|The PTa segment can be used to diagnose pericarditis or atrial infarction.]] | ||
The '' | 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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! Characteristics of a normal p wave:<cite>Spodick</cite> | ! Characteristics of a normal p wave:<cite>Spodick</cite> | ||