Question

Pseudo P Pulmonale

• A. Hypokalemia
• B. Hyponatremia
• C. Hypercalcemia
• D. Hypercalcemia

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Pseudo P Pulmonale is an electrocardiographic phenomenon where changes in the P wave morphology mimic that of true P pulmonale, which is typically associated with right atrial enlargement or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Pseudo P Pulmonale can be seen in electrolyte imbalances, specifically in cases of:

• Hypokalemia: A condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood. It can lead to changes in the ECG, including prominent P waves that can mimic those seen in right atrial enlargement. This alteration is due to the effect of potassium levels on cardiac electrical activity.

Thus, the correct answer is Hypokalemia, as it is the electrolyte disturbance that best explains pseudo P pulmonale.