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left atrial enlargement (LAE)

Electrocardiographic (ECG) criteria: 1) p wave duration > 120 ms 2) biphasic p wave in V1 with negative component > 1 mm x 40 ms 3) p axis < 30 degrees 4) notched p wave in leads II & III with notch in lead II > 40 ms in duration Complications: 1) atrial fibrillation 2) dysphagia (extrinsic esophageal compression)

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atrial fibrillation (AF) electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)

General

sign/symptom heart disease (cardiac disease)

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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