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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 ''p wave morphology'' can reveal right or left atrial stretch.
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 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>

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