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What is the T wave on ECG?

What is the T wave on ECG?

The T wave on the ECG (T-ECG) represents repolarization of the ventricular myocardium. Its morphology and duration are commonly used to diagnose pathology and assess risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

What happens at T wave?

The T wave represents ventricular repolarization. Generally, the T wave exhibits a positive deflection. The reason for this is that the last cells to depolarize in the ventricles are the first to repolarize.

How can you tell the difference between P and T waves?

Complete answer:

P-Wave T-Wave
The normal amplitude of P-wave is 0.1 to 0.12 mV. The normal amplitude of T-wave is 0.3 mV
A P-wave is produced due to the depolarization of the atrial musculature A T-wave is produced due to the repolarization of ventricular musculature.
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How long is a normal T wave?

The DURATION of the T Wave is 0.10 to 0.25 seconds or greater. The AMPLITUDE of the T Wave is less than 5 mm. The SHAPE of the T Wave is sharply or bluntly rounded and slightly asymmetrical. A T Wave always follows a QRS Complex.

What causes an abnormal T wave reading?

Primary T-wave abnormalities (ischemia or injury) are due to alterations in myocardial cellular electrophysiology and secondary T-wave abnormalities (bundle branch block or ventricular Hypertrophy) are subsequent to alterations of sequence of ventricular activation.

What part is the T wave?

The T wave occurs after the QRS complex and is a result of ventricular depolarization. T waves should be upright in most leads (except aVR and V1). T waves should be asymmetric in nature. The second portion of the T wave should have a steeper decline when compared to the incline of the first part of the T wave.

Is it ap wave or T wave?

The QRS wave is produced by the atrioventricular node (AV). The P wave in an ECG complex indicates atrial depolarization. The QRS is responsible for ventricular depolarization and the T wave is ventricular repolarization.

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When does the T wave occur?

The T wave occurs after the QRS complex and is a result of ventricular repolarization. T waves should be upright in most leads; the exceptions are aVR and V1.