
T wave • LITFL • ECG Library Basics
Oct 8, 2024 · Biphasic T waves. There are two main causes of biphasic T waves: Myocardial ischaemia; Hypokalaemia; The two waves go in opposite directions: Biphasic T waves due to ischaemia – T waves go UP then DOWN
Wellens Syndrome • LITFL • ECG Library Eponym
Sep 8, 2021 · Wellens Syndrome is a clinical syndrome characterised by biphasic or deeply inverted T waves in V2-3, plus a history of recent chest pain now resolved. It is highly specific for critical stenosis of the left anterior descending artery (LAD)
The T-wave: physiology, variants and ECG features - ECG & ECHO
Learn about the T-wave, physiology, normal appearance and abnormal T-waves (inverted / negative, flat, large or hyperacute), with emphasis on ECG features and clinical implications.
What is the significance of biphasic T waves - Dr.S.Venkatesan MD
Jan 25, 2010 · Many of the normal persons can have a biphasic Twave. A typical biphasic wave can be two types. Terminal negativity is more significant than terminal positivity , especially in CAD. A terminal negativity especially in mid precardial leads …
Wellen’s Syndrome | Circulation - AHA/ASA Journals
Nov 25, 2019 · The criteria used to diagnose Wellen’s syndrome include symmetric and deeply inverted T waves or biphasic T waves in leads V2 and V3 in a pain-free state, plus isoelectric or minimally elevated (<1 mm) ST segment.
T-waves in ischemia: hyperacute, inverted (negative), Wellen's …
T-wave inversions with rapid normalization during PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) indicate reperfusion of the artery. Biphasic (diphasic) T-waves. A biphasic T-wave has a positive and a negative deflection.
The T-Wave Explained - What Do T Waves On An ECG Represent?
Biphasic, also called diphasic T waves, have positive and negative deflections. In other words, two waves are present in opposite directions. There are two main causes of biphasic T waves, each with a different biphasic pattern.
Biphasic T Wave - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The classical description for T-wave changes in LQTS included beat-to-beat T-wave alternans or broad, biphasic, notched T waves. 33, 34 Subsequent genotype studies have identified typical T-wave patterns for the 3 most common forms of LQTS (Figure 1): A broad-based T-wave pattern may indicate LQT1; a bifid T-wave pattern may be seen in patients ...
Myocardial Ischaemia • LITFL • ECG Library Diagnosis
Oct 8, 2024 · Wellens syndrome is a pattern of inverted or biphasic T waves in V2-4 (in patients presenting with ischaemic chest pain) that is highly specific for critical stenosis of the left anterior descending artery.
The T and U Waves - ECG Essentials
A deep T wave is an inverted T wave that is >3 mm deep and is also usually more symmetric. Biphasic T waves, as pictured to the right, refer to T waves that switch polarity. They can be further classified into up-down and down-up biphasic T waves.