Electrocardiography series. Electrocardiographic T wave abnormalities.
- Author:
Weiqin LIN
1
;
Swee Guan TEO
;
Kian Keong POH
Author Information
1. Cardiac Department, National University Heart Centre, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 9, Singapore 119228. kian_keong_poh@nuhs.edu.sg.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary;
methods;
Aortic Valve Insufficiency;
diagnosis;
diagnostic imaging;
surgery;
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic;
diagnosis;
Coronary Angiography;
methods;
Echocardiography, Doppler;
methods;
Electrocardiography;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Myocardial Infarction;
diagnosis;
therapy;
Sampling Studies;
Severity of Illness Index;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Singapore medical journal
2013;54(11):606-610
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The causes of abnormal T waves on electrocardiography are multiple and varied. Careful clinical history taking and physical examination are necessary for accurate identification of the cause of such abnormalities. Subsequent targeted specialised cardiac investigations, such as echocardiography or coronary angiography, may be of importance in the diagnosis of the underlying cardiac pathology. We present two cases of T wave inversions with markedly different aetiologies.
