An explanation of the unusual electrocardiographic findings in a patient with pulmonary agenesis and dextrocardia
Date
2000
Authors
Van Der Merwe P.-L.
Kalis N.N.
Gie R.P.
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Abstract
Interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG) is extremely helpful in distinguishing between the different forms of dextrocardia. The patient in this report had agenesis of the right lung and dextroposition; the ECG mimicked mirror-image dextrocardia, with elements of dextroversion also present.
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article, case report, child, clinical feature, dextrocardia, diagnostic procedure, disease course, electrocardiography, embryo development, heart electrophysiology, human, lung agenesis, male, P wave, QRS complex
Citation
Cardiovascular Journal of Southern Africa
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3