Morphological features of the P-waves at surface electrocardiogram as surrogate to mechanical function of the left atrium following a successful modified maze procedure

Conclusion
Absent LA mechanical contraction following the modified maze operation may be accompanied by a distinguished pattern of the P-waves on the surface ECG.

Source: Europace - April 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Buber, J., Luria, D., Sternik, L., Kuperstein, R., Grupper, A., Goldenberg, I., Raanani, E., Feinberg, M. S., Nof, E., Eldar, M., Glikson, M. Tags: Electrocardiology and risk stratification Source Type: research