P pulmonale

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P pulmonale

an electrocardiographic abnormality in which the P wave is tall and peaked. Indicative of right atrial enlargement which is often associated with chronic pulmonary disease.

'P' pulmonale

Cardiology A sharply peaked P wave on EKG, which is a relatively nonspecific finding of COPD, most prominent during exacerbation of clinical disease. See Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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