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Published online: 2023-10-18
Spike wave behind the QRS complex — how a little epsilon wave leads to non-compaction cardiomyopathy diagnosis
DOI: 10.5603/fc.95021
Abstract
The paper presents a case of a 26-year old patient, who admitted to allergology department for qualifications to specific immunotherapy. Electrocardiogram (ECG) examination revealed spike waves behind the QRS complex in lead V1. Echocardiography examination showed characteristics of ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy. Diagnosis was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging in the Cardiology Clinic.
Keywords: epsilon wavenon-compaction cardiomyopathyECG examinationechocardiography
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