Electrocardiography series. Electrocardiographic T wave abnormalities

Singapore Med J. 2013 Nov;54(11):606-10.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Echocardiography, Doppler / methods
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy
  • Sampling Studies
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome