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ECG: hypokalaemia

ECG: hypokalaemia

ECG features of hypokalaemia
  • U waves
  • small or absent T waves (occasionally inversion)
  • prolong PR interval
  • ST depression
  • long QT

ECG showing hypokalaemia: U waves visible in V2 and V3. Prolonged QT interval. - e Image used on license from Dr Smith, University of Minnesota
The ECG shows typical U waves. Note also the borderline PR interval.- e Image used on license from Dr Smith, University of Minnesota
ECG showing U waves secondary to hypokalaemia - e Image used on license from Dr Smith, University of Minnesota

In Hypokalaemia, U have no Pot and no T, but a long PR and a long QT
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ECG features of hypokalaemia
  • U waves
  • small or absent T waves (occasionally inversion)
  • prolong PR interval
  • ST depression
  • long QT

In Hypokalaemia, U have no Pot and no T, but a long PR and a long QT



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