title: Poor R-wave progression.
abstract: Poor R-wave progression is a common ECG pattern, which is often inconclusively interpreted by medical directors. Although this ECG pattern is commonly attributed to anterior myocardial infarction, it may also be caused by left bundle branch block, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, right and left ventricular hypertrophy as well as by faulty ECG recording technique. Failure to make a definitive interpretation of this pattern may result in a delay or loss of business.
authors.affiliation: Ross MacKenzie Consulting, 2261 Constance Drive, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 5L8, Canada. rossmackenzieconsulting@msn.com
authors.forename: Ross
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: MacKenzie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007352:Insurance, Life; D014481:United States; D014927:Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology