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In a standard ECG, what does the P-wave represent?
AAtrial depolarisation
BVentricular depolarisation
CVentricular repolarisation
DAtrial repolarisation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Atrial depolarisation
The P-wave marks electrical excitation of the atria, leading to atrial contraction.
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