Ebstein Anomaly With QRS Fragmentation on Electrocardiogram

J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2017 Jan 1;5(1):2324709616688710. doi: 10.1177/2324709616688710. eCollection 2017 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Ebstein anomaly; QRS fragmentation; electrocardiogram; paradoxical embolization.