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==Increase R wave==
==Increase R wave==
'''Decrease''' of the R wave may a a sign of occured infarction. Tamponade, cardiomyopathy en increased bodysize also decrease the R wave.
'''Decrease''' of the R wave may a a sign of occured infarction. Tamponade, cardiomyopathy and increased bodysize also decrease the R wave.


'''Increase''' of the R wave indicates hypertrofia of the left ventricle (leads  V5-V6), or a posterior infarction (V2-V3) or a loss of body weight.
'''Increase''' of the R wave indicates hypertrofia of the left ventricle (leads  V5-V6), or a posterior infarction (V2-V3) or a loss of body weight.