Tricuspid stenosis electrocardiogram
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The electrocardiogram of patients with tricuspid stenosis can demonstrate a sinus rhythm with or without signs of right atrial hypertrophy. Patients with tricuspid stenosis can experience frequent arrhythmias, particularly atrial flutter and/or atrial fibrillation due to the enlargement of the right atrium.
Electrocardiogram
- An ECG may be not helpful in the diagnosis tricuspid stenosis but it is an useful tool to identify the concurrent conditions such as atrial fibrillation.
- Arrhythmias are frequent in this patient population. Because of the enlargement of the right atrium, the presence of atrial flutter and/or fibrillation should not be surprising[1] .
- In sinus rhythm, right atrial enlargement or abnormality (tall P waves on inferior leads) may be noted.
References
- ↑ Diaof M, Ba SA, Kane A, Sarr M, Diop IB, Diouf SM (2004). "[Tricuspid valve stenosis. A prospective study of 35 cases]". Dakar Med. 49 (2): 96–100. PMID 15786615.