This electrocardiogram shows right ventricular hypertrophy + biatrial enlargement. The characteristic features of right ventricular hypertrophy demonstrated here include a tall
R wave in V1 with an R/S ratio of one or more.
ST-T wave abnormalities in those leads with tall R waves and right axis deviation reflected in part by the
negative QRS complex in lead I. Right atrial enlargement is reflected by the
tall P wave in lead II and lends further support to the diagnosis of right ventricular hypertrophy. Left atrial enlargement is reflected by the increased width of the
P wave in lead II and the prominent negative component of the
P wave in lead V1. The hallmark of right ventricular hypertrophy is the
tall R wave
in lead V1. This must be differentiated from the other ECG patterns with similar R waves, such as true posterior wall myocardial infarction.