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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 | ||