title: ECG P wave abnormalities.
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.
authors: Cardiac Department, National University Heart Centre, Singapore.
authors: Li Ling
authors: LL
authors: Tan
authors: Swee Guan
authors: SG
authors: Teo
authors: Kian Keong
authors: KK
authors: Poh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis; D002309:Cardiology / Q000379:methods; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D017079:Exercise Tolerance; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants