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The '''[[epsilon wave]]''' is found in about 50% of patients with [[ARVD]]. This is described as a terminal notch in the [[QRS complex]]. It is due to slowed intraventricular conduction. The epsilon wave may be seen on a surface EKG; however, it is more commonly seen on signal averaged EKGs. | The '''[[epsilon wave]]''' is found in about 50% of patients with [[ARVD]]. This is described as a terminal notch in the [[QRS complex]]. It is due to slowed intraventricular conduction. The epsilon wave may be seen on a surface EKG; however, it is more commonly seen on signal averaged EKGs. | ||
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ECG below shows Epsilon wave (red triangle) seen in [[ARVD]] | |||
[[Image:ARVD-Epsilon_wave.png|center| | [[Image:ARVD-Epsilon_wave.png|center|500px]] | ||
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Overview
The epsilon wave is found in about 50% of patients with ARVD. This is described as a terminal notch in the QRS complex. It is due to slowed intraventricular conduction. The epsilon wave may be seen on a surface EKG; however, it is more commonly seen on signal averaged EKGs.
ECG below shows Epsilon wave (red triangle) seen in ARVD
