ECG P wave abnormalities.
- Author:
Li Ling TAN
1
;
Swee Guan TEO
;
Kian Keong POH
Author Information
1. Cardiac Department, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anticoagulants;
therapeutic use;
Atrial Fibrillation;
diagnosis;
Cardiology;
methods;
Electrocardiography;
methods;
Exercise Tolerance;
Female;
Heart Atria;
abnormalities;
Humans;
Hypertension, Pulmonary;
diagnosis;
Male;
Middle Aged
- From:Singapore medical journal
2013;54(1):4-quiz p.7
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
P wave abnormalities are commonly found on ECG. However, they are seldom discussed and may also be neglected during ECG interpretion. In this article, we discuss two common types of P wave abnormalities, 'P mitrale' and 'P pulmonale'. The former was found in a patient with mitral valve stenosis, while the latter was from a patient with pulmonary hypertension. Echocardiography is important in evaluating the causes of P wave abnormalities.
