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[[Image:normalSR.jpg|thumb|Normal sinus rhythm with a positive p wave in leads I, II en AVF and a biphasic p wave in V1.]]
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[[Image:p_wave_morphology.png|thumb|Altered P wave morfology is seen in left or right atrial enlargement.]]
 
[[Image:pta_changes.svg|thumb|The PTa segment can be used to diagnose pericarditis or atrial infarction.]]
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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.
 
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! Characteristics of a normal p wave:<cite>Spodick</cite>
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*The p wave duration is usually shorter than 0.12 seconds
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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]].
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]].


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==Examples==
==Examples==
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Image:Normaal ecg.jpg|An example of normal sinus rhythm.
Image:Normaal ecg.jpg|An example of normal sinus rhythm.
Image:Nsr.jpg|Another example of normal sinus rhythm.
Image:Nsr.jpg|Another example of normal sinus rhythm.
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