Flirtatious P waves dancing around the QRS complex.
Interpreting the rhythm of an ECG may occasionally be challenging. A systematic approach along with knowledge of arrhythmias will usually lead to a correct diagnosis. In this ECG case study, we are presented with a very abnormal ECG in which the rhythm is irregular and occasional P waves are missing.
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D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017379:Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged