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Pseudo-P-Pulmonale is typically seen in?

A
Hypokalemia
B
Hyponatremia
C
Hypocalcemia
D
Hypercalcemia
High-Yield Explanation
Pseudo-P-Pulmonale may be seen in Hypokalemia. Pseudo P-Pulmonale refers to the presence of &;Tall Peaked P-Waves&; in absence of right atrial hyperophy. This "Pseudo-P-Pulmonale" pattern (with P wave peaking) may be seen in hypokalemia. Typical P-wave Morphology Patterns: P-Mitrale P-Pulmonale Pseudo P-Pulmonale Notched (or bifid) p-wave indicative of left atrial hyperophy which may be caused by mitral stenosis Tall peaked p-waves indicative of right atrial hyperophy often secondary to tricuspid stenosis or pulmonary hypeension Tall peaked p-waves seen in hypokalemia in absence of right atrial hyperophy Ref: Harrison&;s 19th edition

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