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.
Levo-transposition of the great arteries electrocardiogram
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
- Premature development of heart block may be present.
- Varying degrees of A-V block are seen in patients of all age groups.
- Q waves are absent in left precordial leads
- Q waves are seen in right precordial leads which resembles inferior wall myocardial infarction.
References
References
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