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Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection electrocardiogram
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Electrocardiography findings are not very specific. However, they can show changes due to the dilatation of the right side of the heart. Possible findings include tall P wave, right axis deviation, and ST changes corresponding to right ventricular hypertrophy.
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiography may be used as a screening tool. An electrocardiogram indicative of a total anomalous pulmonary venous connection will have:[1]
- Right atrial hypertrophy (tall ‘P’ wave)
- Right axis deviation on ECG
- Right ventricular hypertrophy (ST changes)
References
References
- ↑ Gathman, Gary E.; Nadas, Alexander S. (1970). “Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection”. Circulation. 42 (1): 143–154. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.42.1.143. ISSN 0009-7322.
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