U wave Flashcards by lori williams

Q

A U wave is__________.

A

Re-polarization of the HIS Purkinje system.

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Is a U wave present on every EKG?

A

NO.

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Q

A U wave follows a ____________.

A

T wave.

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Q

U waves are usually in which direction?

A

Upright

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Q

Prominent U waves may result from

A

hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, or digoxin toxicity.

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