Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Jan 2017)

Ebstein Anomaly With QRS Fragmentation on Electrocardiogram

  • Prakash Acharya MD,
  • Jonathan Ross Ang MD,
  • Bernard Gitler MD, FACC

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709616688710
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital disorder that involves the tricuspid valve and the right ventricle. It is associated with interatrial communication, which allows for paradoxical embolization causing unilateral blindness. Abnormal conduction through the atrialized right ventricle leads to QRS fragmentation on electrocardiogram. Its presence suggests a more severe abnormality and a higher risk of arrhythmia. The QRS fragmentation disappears after corrective surgery with resection of the atrialized right ventricle.