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Table 2 Markedly increased pressure in the LA (isolated or biatrial) vs. normal LA pressure in regard to the deflection of the P-wave in lead Z – negative (type 1) or biphasic/positive (type 2 or type 4)

From: Orthogonal P-wave morphology is affected by intra-atrial pressures

 

Normal LA pressure

Markedly elevated LA pressure

Total

Type 1 (negative Z)

14 (28%)

11 (10%)

25

Type 2 and 4 (biphasic or positive Z)

36 (72%)

97 (90%)

133

Total

50

108

158

  1. P = 0.004 (Pearson’s chi-squared test). LA Left atrial