Left Atrial Enlargement

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Complications 3 More General Terms 4 Additional Terms 5 References

Introduction

• Electrocardiographic ( ECG) criteria:
• p wave duration > 120 ms
• biphasic p wave in V1 with negative component > 1 mm x 40 ms
• p axis < 30 degrees
• notched p wave in leads II & III with notch in lead II > 40 ms in duration

Complications

• atrial fibrillation
• dysphagia ( extrinsic esophageal compression)

More General Terms

• sign/symptom
• heart disease (cardiac disease)

Additional Terms

• atrial fibrillation (AF)
• electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)

References

1. Current Pocket Reference 1997, Pharmacopoeia & Medical Notes, Shepherd/Whalen, Specialty Cards, Norman, OK
2. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 207

left atrial enlargement (LAE)