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PR segment elevation

MedGen UID:
1630951
•Concept ID:
C2121436
•
Finding
Synonyms: PR interval elevation; PTa elevation
 
HPO: HP:0031597

Definition

An increase in voltage of the PR segment above baseline. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPR segment elevation

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Treatment of Pericarditis: A Review.
Cremer PC, Klein AL, Imazio M
JAMA 2024 Oct 1;332(13):1090-1100. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.12935. PMID: 39235771
Coronary Plaque Erosion: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
Theofilis P, Vlachakis PK, Papanikolaou A, Karakasis P, Oikonomou E, Tsioufis K, Tousoulis D
Int J Mol Sci 2024 May 26;25(11) doi: 10.3390/ijms25115786. PMID: 38891972Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and management of ischemic heart disease.
Lippi G, Franchini M, Cervellin G
Semin Thromb Hemost 2013 Mar;39(2):202-13. Epub 2013 Feb 3 doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1333543. PMID: 23378254

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Frequency of Electrocardiographic Alterations and Pericardial Effusion in Patients With Uncomplicated Malaria.
Kaagaard MD, Matos LO, Holm AE, Gomes LC, Wegener A, Lima KO, Vieira IVM, de Souza RM, Marinho CRF, Hviid L, Vestergaard LS, Dominguez H, Biering-Sørensen T, Silvestre OM, Brainin P
Am J Cardiol 2022 Feb 15;165:116-123. Epub 2021 Dec 12 doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.11.009. PMID: 34906368
ST-segment deviation pattern of takotsubo cardiomyopathy similar to acute pericarditis: diffuse ST-segment elevation.
Zhong-qun Z, Chong-quan W, Sclarovsky S, Nikus KC, Chao-rong H, Shan M
J Electrocardiol 2013 Mar-Apr;46(2):84-9. Epub 2012 Dec 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2012.11.013. PMID: 23276390
Interobserver variation in interpretation of electrocardiographic signs of atrial infarction.
Christensen JH, Nielsen FE, Falstie-Jensen N, Schmidt EB
Clin Cardiol 1993 Aug;16(8):603-6. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960160809. PMID: 8370192
The relationship between ECG signs of atrial infarction and the development of supraventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Nielsen FE, Andersen HH, Gram-Hansen P, Sørensen HT, Klausen IC
Am Heart J 1992 Jan;123(1):69-72. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(92)90748-k. PMID: 1729851

Diagnosis

Frequency of Electrocardiographic Alterations and Pericardial Effusion in Patients With Uncomplicated Malaria.
Kaagaard MD, Matos LO, Holm AE, Gomes LC, Wegener A, Lima KO, Vieira IVM, de Souza RM, Marinho CRF, Hviid L, Vestergaard LS, Dominguez H, Biering-Sørensen T, Silvestre OM, Brainin P
Am J Cardiol 2022 Feb 15;165:116-123. Epub 2021 Dec 12 doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.11.009. PMID: 34906368
Diagnostic and prognostic role of electrocardiogram in acute myocarditis: A comprehensive review.
Buttà C, Zappia L, Laterra G, Roberto M
Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2020 May;25(3) Epub 2019 Nov 28 doi: 10.1111/anec.12726. PMID: 31778001Free PMC Article
ST-segment deviation pattern of takotsubo cardiomyopathy similar to acute pericarditis: diffuse ST-segment elevation.
Zhong-qun Z, Chong-quan W, Sclarovsky S, Nikus KC, Chao-rong H, Shan M
J Electrocardiol 2013 Mar-Apr;46(2):84-9. Epub 2012 Dec 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2012.11.013. PMID: 23276390
PR-segment elevation in inferior leads: an atypical electrocardiographic sign of atrial infarction.
Jim MH, Miu R, Siu CW
J Invasive Cardiol 2004 Apr;16(4):219-21. PMID: 15152152
Interobserver variation in interpretation of electrocardiographic signs of atrial infarction.
Christensen JH, Nielsen FE, Falstie-Jensen N, Schmidt EB
Clin Cardiol 1993 Aug;16(8):603-6. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960160809. PMID: 8370192

Therapy

Frequency of Electrocardiographic Alterations and Pericardial Effusion in Patients With Uncomplicated Malaria.
Kaagaard MD, Matos LO, Holm AE, Gomes LC, Wegener A, Lima KO, Vieira IVM, de Souza RM, Marinho CRF, Hviid L, Vestergaard LS, Dominguez H, Biering-Sørensen T, Silvestre OM, Brainin P
Am J Cardiol 2022 Feb 15;165:116-123. Epub 2021 Dec 12 doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.11.009. PMID: 34906368
Electrocardiographic applications of lead aVR.
Williamson K, Mattu A, Plautz CU, Binder A, Brady WJ
Am J Emerg Med 2006 Nov;24(7):864-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2006.05.013. PMID: 17098112

Prognosis

Diagnostic and prognostic role of electrocardiogram in acute myocarditis: A comprehensive review.
Buttà C, Zappia L, Laterra G, Roberto M
Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 2020 May;25(3) Epub 2019 Nov 28 doi: 10.1111/anec.12726. PMID: 31778001Free PMC Article
New ECG changes associated with a tension pneumothorax: a case report.
Strizik B, Forman R
Chest 1999 Jun;115(6):1742-4. doi: 10.1378/chest.115.6.1742. PMID: 10378578
The relationship between ECG signs of atrial infarction and the development of supraventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Nielsen FE, Andersen HH, Gram-Hansen P, Sørensen HT, Klausen IC
Am Heart J 1992 Jan;123(1):69-72. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(92)90748-k. PMID: 1729851

Clinical prediction guides

Frequency of Electrocardiographic Alterations and Pericardial Effusion in Patients With Uncomplicated Malaria.
Kaagaard MD, Matos LO, Holm AE, Gomes LC, Wegener A, Lima KO, Vieira IVM, de Souza RM, Marinho CRF, Hviid L, Vestergaard LS, Dominguez H, Biering-Sørensen T, Silvestre OM, Brainin P
Am J Cardiol 2022 Feb 15;165:116-123. Epub 2021 Dec 12 doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.11.009. PMID: 34906368
Interobserver variation in interpretation of electrocardiographic signs of atrial infarction.
Christensen JH, Nielsen FE, Falstie-Jensen N, Schmidt EB
Clin Cardiol 1993 Aug;16(8):603-6. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960160809. PMID: 8370192
The relationship between ECG signs of atrial infarction and the development of supraventricular arrhythmias in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Nielsen FE, Andersen HH, Gram-Hansen P, Sørensen HT, Klausen IC
Am Heart J 1992 Jan;123(1):69-72. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(92)90748-k. PMID: 1729851

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