Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Atrioventricular septal defect electrocardiogram
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
- Rhythm: normal sinus rhythm, PVCs 30%
- PR interval: 1° AVB >50%
- QRS axis: Moderate to extreme LAD; normal with atypical
- QRS Configuration: rSr´ or rsR´
- Atrial Enlargement: Possible LAE
- Ventricular hypertrophy: Uncommon in partial; BVH in complete; RVH with Eisenmenger
- Particularities: Inferoposteriorly displaced AVN
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