Patent ductus arteriosus electrocardiogram
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Electrocardiogram
An electrocardiogram will appear differently depending on the severity of disease onset. In general, one can expect:
- Small PDA: the EKG is normal.
- Medium-sized PDA: there is LVH, LA increase, prolonged PR interval and eventual atrial fibrillation.
- Large-sized PDA: is similar to that of a VSD complicated by pulmonary hypertension. One can also expect: