A U Wave is an extra positive deflection at the end of a T wave and is characteristic of hypokalaemia but may be normal.
Most common causes:
- Hypokalaemia.
- Normal finding at slower heart rates (e.g. sinus bradycardia).
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A U Wave is an extra positive deflection at the end of a T wave and is characteristic of hypokalaemia but may be normal.
Most common causes:
- Hypokalaemia.
- Normal finding at slower heart rates (e.g. sinus bradycardia).
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